How to pronounce "chronology"

chronology

Noun
American
/krəˈnɑːlədʒi/

Syllable Breakdown

chro nol o gy

How natives say chronology

British
/krəˈnɒlədʒi/

Syllable Breakdown

chro nol o gy

How natives say chronology

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'krə', like 'cre' in 'create'.

  • Emphasize 'nol' with an 'ah' vowel sound, as in 'not'.

  • Finish with 'o-gy', the 'o' like in 'so', and 'gy' as in 'jee'.

Common Mistakes

  • kron-ol-o-gy

  • cha-ron-ol-o-gy

  • chron-o-lo-gy

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with 'krə', like 'cre' in 'create'.

  • Emphasize 'nol' with an 'ɒ' vowel sound, as in 'gone'.

  • Finish with 'o-gy', the 'o' like in 'so', and 'gy' as in 'jee'.

common mistakes

  • kron-ol-o-gy

  • cha-ron-ol-o-gy

  • chron-o-lo-gy

FAQ

How many syllables are in 'chronology'?

There are four syllables: chro-nol-o-gy.

Which syllable is stressed in 'chronology'?

The stress is on the second syllable: 'nol'.

Is the 'ch' in 'chronology' pronounced like 'ch' in 'chocolate'?

No, it is pronounced like 'k'.

Definition

chronology

The order of events by time.

Word Family

chronological

/ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

adjective

In time order

Example: The list is in chronological order.

chronicle

/ˈkrɒnɪkəl/

noun

Record of events

Example: He wrote a chronicle of his travels.

chronometer

/krəˈnɒmɪtər/

noun

Precise clock

Example: The sailor used a chronometer.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'Chronology' vs. 'chronological'

- fewer syllables.

'Chronology' vs. 'chronicle'

- ends with 'jee', not 'kul'.

'Chronology' vs. 'chronometer'

- stress different syllable.

Pro Tips

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Break Down the Word

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/bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

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/ˈsɛn.tɚ/

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/ˈkrɑːnɪkl̩/

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