How to Pronounce Chronological

To pronounce "chronological", say CHRON-ol-og-ic-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chronological”

"chronological" has 5 syllables: chron-ol-og-ic-al. It rhymes with illogical and ontological, if that helps it stick.

What does chronological mean?

adjective

Relating to time, or units of time.
“He is 67 in chronological age, but has the mind and body of someone 55.”
In order of time from the earliest to the latest.

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Words that rhyme with chronological

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illogical ontological pedagogical psychological theological logical biological ideological sociological pathological mythological physiological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chronological"?▾

"Chronological" has 5 syllables: chron · ol · og · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "chronological"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chronological" is /ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/.

What does "chronological" mean?▾

Chronological: Relating to time, or units of time.

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