The word "chronikers" may seem confusing at first, but it is simply a variant spelling of the more commonly known word, "chroniclers." The IPA phonetic transcription for "chronikers" is /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəz/. The "k" sound at the beginning is followed by the "r" sound, a short "o" sound, and the "n" and "i" sounds. The ending of the word uses the "k" sound, followed by a short "uh" sound and a soft "s" sound. Overall, the spelling of "chronikers" would benefit from being simplified to the more commonly accepted spelling of "chroniclers."