How to pronounce prochronism
Say it like PROH-kruh-nih-zum. Prochronism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- kruh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prochronism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep 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 prochronism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-kruh-nih-zum.
What does prochronism mean?
- An error in chronological order in which something is ascribed an earlier time than the actual one.
Questions about saying prochronism
How do you pronounce prochronism?
Say PROH-kruh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊkrənɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊkrənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prochronism?
Prochronism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · kruh · nih · zum.
Is prochronism 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 /ˈprəʊkrənɪzəm/ (PROH-kruh-nih-zum).