Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

chris

/kɹɪs/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.81 in modern English

Syllables
chris
IPA
/kɹɪs/
10
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
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Chrises (plural)

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How do you pronounce chris?
The recorded pronunciation is /kɹɪs/.
What does chris mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Christopher and (less commonly) Christian.

How to pronounce chris

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “chris”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/kɹɪs/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “chris”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “chris” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.