How to pronounce iochroma
Say it like EYE-oh-kroh-muh. Iochroma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- oh
- kroh
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iochroma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- krohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of iochroma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EYE-oh-kroh-muh.
What does iochroma mean?
- Any South-American plant of the genus Iochroma
Questions about saying iochroma
How do you pronounce iochroma?
Say EYE-oh-kroh-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪoʊˌkroʊmə/. In British English it is /ˈaɪəʊˌkrəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iochroma?
Iochroma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · oh · kroh · muh.
Is iochroma 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 /ˈaɪəʊˌkrəʊmə/ (EYE-oh-kroh-muh).