To pronounce "chthonian", say CHTHON-ian — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkθəʊnɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkθəʊnɪən/
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"chthonian" has 2 syllables: chthon-ian. It rhymes with gorgonian and newtonian, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Chthonian" has 2 syllables: chthon · ian.
The IPA transcription of "chthonian" is /ˈkθəʊnɪən/.
Chthonian: A dweller in the mythical underworld.
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