How to pronounce dichromism
Say it like DY-kroh-mih-zum. Dichromism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- kroh
- mih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dichromism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- krohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dichromism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: DY-kroh-mih-zum.
What does dichromism mean?
- dichromatism
Questions about saying dichromism
How do you pronounce dichromism?
Say DY-kroh-mih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪkroʊmɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪkrəʊmɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dichromism?
Dichromism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · kroh · mih · zum.
Is dichromism 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 /ˈdaɪkrəʊmɪzəm/ (DY-kroh-mih-zum).