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How to pronounce chronology

chronology
/krəˈnɑːlədʒi/
4 syllables, stress on the second

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ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.

Chronology, sound by sound

/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/dʒ/as in jobOne sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”.
/i/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

Words that rhyme with chronology

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce chronology?

Chronology is pronounced /krəˈnɑːlədʒi/ in American English.

How many syllables are in chronology?

Chronology has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in chronology?

The second syllable: /krəˈnɑːlədʒi/.

What rhymes with chronology?

zoology, physiology, kinesiology, etiology, etymology.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in chronology?

ch is pronounced /k/ here, not as in “chair”.

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