How to pronounce subchron
Say it like SUHB-kron. Subchron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB).
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- SUHB
- kron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subchron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of subchron
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SUHB-kron.
What does subchron mean?
- The time interval of a geomagnetic reversal event in the stratigraphic record.
Where does subchron come from?
From sub- + chron.
Questions about saying subchron
How do you pronounce subchron?
Say SUHB-kron. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌbkrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈsʌbkrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subchron?
Subchron has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHB). Broken into parts: SUHB · kron.
Is subchron 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 /ˈsʌbkrɒn/ (SUHB-kron).