How to pronounce superchron
Say it like SOO-per-kron. Superchron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO).
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- SOO
- per
- kron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Superchron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of superchron
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SOO-puh-kron.
What does superchron mean?
- A period of time between two geomagnetic reversals exceeding ten million years.
Where does superchron come from?
From super- + chron.
Questions about saying superchron
How do you pronounce superchron?
Say SOO-per-kron. The American pronunciation is /ˈsupərkrɑn/. In British English it is /ˈsuːpəkrɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in superchron?
Superchron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOO). Broken into parts: SOO · per · kron.
Is superchron pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsuːpəkrɒn/ (SOO-puh-kron).