How to pronounce hammochrysos
Say it like ham-uh-KRY-sahs. Hammochrysos has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRY).
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- ham
- uh
- KRY
- sahs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hammochrysos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sahsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of hammochrysos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ham-uh-KRY-sos.
What does hammochrysos mean?
- A certain stone with spangles of gold color in it, known to Pliny, perhaps golden mica or yellow mica schist.
Questions about saying hammochrysos
How do you pronounce hammochrysos?
Say ham-uh-KRY-sahs. The American pronunciation is /ˌhæməˈkraɪsɑs/. In British English it is /ˌhæməˈkraɪsɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hammochrysos?
Hammochrysos has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KRY). Broken into parts: ham · uh · KRY · sahs.
Is hammochrysos 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 /ˌhæməˈkraɪsɒs/ (ham-uh-KRY-sos).