How to Pronounce “chronic”
word
/ˈkɹɑnɪk/
KRAH-nik
/kɹˈɒnɪk/
KRO-nik
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɹɑnɪk/
British English
/kɹˈɒnɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAH-nik
UK
KRO-nik
Listen in Context
I'm tired of my chronic lack of sleep lately.
His chronic lateness drives everyone crazy.
Doctors warn that smoking can lead to chronic health problems.
He suffers from chronic back pain.