How to Pronounce Chlorophyll

To pronounce "chlorophyll", say CHLOR-ophyll — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chlorophyll”

"chlorophyll" has 2 syllables: chlor-ophyll. It rhymes with sporophyll and chlorophyl, if that helps it stick.

What does chlorophyll mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

Words that rhyme with chlorophyll

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sporophyllchlorophylsporophyl

Related words

chlorophylharvestingleaf-greenchlorophyllidechlorophyllinchrysophyllprotochlorophyllidechlorophane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chlorophyll"?▾

"Chlorophyll" has 2 syllables: chlor · ophyll.

What is the IPA transcription of "chlorophyll"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chlorophyll" is /ˈklɒɹ.ə.fɪl/.

What does "chlorophyll" mean?▾

Chlorophyll: Any of a group of green pigments that are found in the chloroplasts of plants and in other photosynthetic organisms such as cyanobacteria.

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