How to Pronounce Chrysalis

To pronounce "chrysalis", say CHRYSAL-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “chrysalis”

"chrysalis" has 2 syllables: chrysal-is.

What does chrysalis mean?

noun

  1. The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place.
  2. The cocoon itself.

Related words

pupachrysaloidchrysalidcocoonteleiochrysalispupariumteleiochrysalidcremaster

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "chrysalis"?▾

"Chrysalis" has 2 syllables: chrysal · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "chrysalis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "chrysalis" is /ˈkɹɪsəlɪs/.

What does "chrysalis" mean?▾

Chrysalis: The pupa of a butterfly or moth, enclosed inside a cocoon, in which metamorphosis takes place.

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