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.