How to pronounce krona
Say it like KROH-nuh. Krona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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- KROH
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Krona pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of krona
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-nuh.
What does krona mean?
- The official currency of Sweden.
Where does krona come from?
Borrowed from Swedish krona (“crown”).
Words that rhyme with krona
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of krona.
Questions about saying krona
How do you pronounce krona?
Say KROH-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊnə/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in krona?
Krona has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · nuh.
Is krona 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 /ˈkrəʊnə/ (KROH-nuh).