How to pronounce xanthochromism
Say it like zan-thuh-KROH-mih-zum. Xanthochromism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROH).
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- zan
- thuh
- KROH
- mih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xanthochromism 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.
- mihKeep 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 xanthochromism
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zan-thuh-KROH-mih-zum.
What does xanthochromism mean?
- Abnormal yellow coloration.
Questions about saying xanthochromism
How do you pronounce xanthochromism?
Say zan-thuh-KROH-mih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌzænθəˈkroʊmɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌzænθəˈkrəʊmɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xanthochromism?
Xanthochromism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KROH). Broken into parts: zan · thuh · KROH · mih · zum.
Is xanthochromism 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 /ˌzænθəˈkrəʊmɪzəm/ (zan-thuh-KROH-mih-zum).