How to pronounce cryonic
Say it like kry-ON-ik. Cryonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON).
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- kry
- ON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cryonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kry-ON-ik.
What does cryonic mean?
- Of or pertaining to cryonics.“The scientists placed the patient into cryonic suspension.”
Where does cryonic come from?
From cryo- + -n- + -ic.
Words that rhyme with cryonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cryonic.
Questions about saying cryonic
How do you pronounce cryonic?
Say kry-ON-ik. The American pronunciation is /kraɪˈɑnɪk/. In British English it is /kraɪˈɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryonic?
Cryonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ON). Broken into parts: kry · ON · ik.
Is cryonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /kraɪˈɒnɪk/ (kry-ON-ik).