How to Pronounce Chronology

To pronounce "chronology", say CHRON-ol-ogy — 3 syllables, IPA /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/kɹəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chronology”

"chronology" has 3 syllables: chron-ol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does chronology mean?

noun

  1. The science of determining the order in which events occurred.
  2. An arrangement of events into chronological order; called a timeline when involving graphical elements.

Words that rhyme with chronology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociologyterminology

Related words

timelinechronologicalcalendarsequencetimetablehistoryhistoricaltiming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chronology"?▾

"Chronology" has 3 syllables: chron · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "chronology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chronology" is /kɹəˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/.

What does "chronology" mean?▾

Chronology: The science of determining the order in which events occurred.

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