How to pronounce xanthochroic
Say it like zan-thuh-KROH-ik. Xanthochroic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROH).
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- zan
- thuh
- KROH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthochroic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zanKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of xanthochroic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zan-thuh-KROH-ik.
What does xanthochroic mean?
- pertaining to people or races with light hair and pale complexions
Words that rhyme with xanthochroic
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Questions about saying xanthochroic
How do you pronounce xanthochroic?
Say zan-thuh-KROH-ik. The American pronunciation is /zænθəˈkroʊɪk/. In British English it is /zænθəˈkrəʊɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthochroic?
Xanthochroic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROH). Broken into parts: zan · thuh · KROH · ik.
Is xanthochroic 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 /zænθəˈkrəʊɪk/ (zan-thuh-KROH-ik).