How to pronounce xenochrony
Say it like zee-NOK-ruh-nee. Xenochrony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK).
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- zee
- NOK
- ruh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xenochrony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- NOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of xenochrony
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: zee-NOK-ruh-nee.
What does xenochrony mean?
- A studio technique where a guitar solo or other musical part is transposed into a completely different song.
Questions about saying xenochrony
How do you pronounce xenochrony?
Say zee-NOK-ruh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ziˈnɑkrəni/. In British English it is /ziˈnɒkrəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xenochrony?
Xenochrony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOK). Broken into parts: zee · NOK · ruh · nee.
Is xenochrony 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 /ziˈnɒkrəni/ (zee-NOK-ruh-nee).