To pronounce "chthonic", say CHTHON-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkθɒnɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkθɒnɪk/
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"chthonic" has 2 syllables: chthon-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“The young pantheon had remanded their elders to the role of smouldering, chthonic gods; to inhabiting dark, deep places, hidden from mortal eyes and influence.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Chthonic" has 2 syllables: chthon · ic.
The IPA transcription of "chthonic" is /ˈkθɒnɪk/.
Chthonic: Dwelling within or under the earth.
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