How to Pronounce Chronic

To pronounce "chronic", say CHRON-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɒnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkɹɒnɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “chronic”

"chronic" has 2 syllables: chron-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.

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

What does chronic mean?

noun

Marijuana, typically of high quality.
A condition of extended duration, either continuous or marked by frequent recurrence. Sometimes implies a condition which worsens with each recurrence, though that is not inherent in the term.

adjective

Of a problem, that continues over an extended period of time.
“chronic unemployment; chronic poverty; chronic anger; chronic life”
Prolonged or slow to heal.
“chronic cough; chronic headache; chronic illness”

Synonyms

gnarly splendid diuturnal prolonged abysmal terrible

Antonyms

acute transient

Words that rhyme with chronic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sardonic tonic histrionic synchronic chthonic hedonic ironic mnemonic catatonic isotonic demonic canonic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chronic"?▾

"Chronic" has 2 syllables: chron · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "chronic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chronic" is /ˈkɹɒnɪk/.

What does "chronic" mean?▾

Chronic: Marijuana, typically of high quality.

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