How to Pronounce Chroma

To pronounce "chroma", say CHROM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹəʊmə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

chroma

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɹəʊmə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chroma”

"chroma" has 2 syllables: chrom-a. It rhymes with melodrama and trauma, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: croma — easy to mix up when writing.

What does chroma mean?

noun

  1. The colorfulness relative to the brightness of a similarly illuminated area
  2. The aspect of a colour's hue that depends on the amount of white or black in it; saturation

Words that rhyme with chroma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

melodramatraumamamabromamammamommaramacaumacommakaamallamasquama

Related words

saturationvividnessintensitycoloredcolorchrominancecolourchromonym

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chroma"?▾

"Chroma" has 2 syllables: chrom · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "chroma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chroma" is /ˈkɹəʊmə/.

What does "chroma" mean?▾

Chroma: The colorfulness relative to the brightness of a similarly illuminated area

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