How to pronounce xanthochroism
Say it like zan-thuh-KROH-ih-zum. Xanthochroism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROH).
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- zan
- thuh
- KROH
- ih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthochroism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zanGive this part a little weight. 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.
- ihKeep 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 xanthochroism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zan-thuh-KROH-ih-zum.
What does xanthochroism mean?
- Alternative form of xanthochromism.
Questions about saying xanthochroism
How do you pronounce xanthochroism?
Say zan-thuh-KROH-ih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌzænθəˈkroʊɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌzænθəˈkrəʊɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthochroism?
Xanthochroism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROH). Broken into parts: zan · thuh · KROH · ih · zum.
Is xanthochroism 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 /ˌzænθəˈkrəʊɪzəm/ (zan-thuh-KROH-ih-zum).