How to Pronounce Chronicle

To pronounce "chronicle", say CHRON-icl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chronicle”

"chronicle" has 3 syllables: chron-icl-e. It rhymes with canonical and conical, if that helps it stick.

What does chronicle mean?

noun

  1. A written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time.

verb

  1. To record in or as in a chronicle.

Synonyms

annalsarchiveschronicondiaryhistoryjournalnarrationprehistoryrecord

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Words that rhyme with chronicle

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canonicalconicalironicalmonoclechronicaltonicalmonical

Related words

historystoryaccountchroniqueannalyearbookrelatefeature

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chronicle"?▾

"Chronicle" has 3 syllables: chron · icl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "chronicle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chronicle" is /ˈkɹɒnɪkəl/.

What does "chronicle" mean?▾

Chronicle: A written account of events and when they happened, ordered by time.

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