How to pronounce dichroic
Say it like dy-KROH-ik. Dichroic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH).
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- dy
- KROH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dichroic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of dichroic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dy-KROH-ik.
What does dichroic mean?
- Exhibiting dichroism.
- Exhibiting dichromatism; dichromatic.
- A dichroic filter
Words that rhyme with dichroic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dichroic.
Questions about saying dichroic
How do you pronounce dichroic?
Say dy-KROH-ik. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈkroʊɪk/. In British English it is /daɪˈkrəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dichroic?
Dichroic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROH). Broken into parts: dy · KROH · ik.
Is dichroic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /daɪˈkrəʊɪk/ (dy-KROH-ik).