How to Pronounce Chrome

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/kɹəʊm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chrome”

"chrome" has 2 syllables: chrom-e. It rhymes with home and roam, if that helps it stick.

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

What does chrome mean?

noun

  1. Chromium, when used to plate other metals.
  2. The basic structural elements used in a graphical user interface, such as window frames and scroll bars, as opposed to the content.

verb

  1. To plate with chrome.
  2. To treat with a solution of potassium bichromate, as in dyeing.

Synonyms

chromiumchromium-plate

Words that rhyme with chrome

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

homeroamcombloammonochromecatacombglomehippodromegloamgnomehoneycombsloam

Related words

chromium-platechrome-platedvanadiumplatedspinelmagnesitecobaltmolybdenum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chrome"?▾

"Chrome" has 2 syllables: chrom · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chrome"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chrome" is /kɹəʊm/.

What does "chrome" mean?▾

Chrome: Chromium, when used to plate other metals.

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