How to Pronounce "chronicles"
word
ˈkɹɑnɪkəɫz
KRAH-nik-uhlz
kɹˈɒnɪkəlz
KRON-i-kuhlz
Definition
Written records or accounts that describe events in the order they happened, usually over a period of time. Sometimes refers to stories or books that tell about important historical events.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɑnɪkəɫz
British English
kɹˈɒnɪkəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAH-nik-uhlz
UK
KRON-i-kuhlz
Listen in Context
The ancient chronicles tell us about the king's life.
She reads the chronicles of her country's history.
Many people study old chronicles to learn about the past.
The documentary series chronicles the struggle of local farmers over decades.