How to pronounce accompanied
Say it like uh-KUHM-puh-need. Accompanied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- uh
- KUHM
- puh
- need
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accompanied pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- needKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accompanied
American and British speakers say accompanied in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌmpənid/ in the US and /əˈkʌmpənid/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHM-puh-need.
What does accompanied mean?
- having companions or an escort“there were lone gentlemen and gentlemen accompanied by their wives”
- playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying accompanied
How do you pronounce accompanied?
Say uh-KUHM-puh-need. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌmpənid/. In British English it is /əˈkʌmpənid/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accompanied?
Accompanied has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: uh · KUHM · puh · need.
Do Americans and Brits say accompanied the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌmpənid/ and the British form is /əˈkʌmpənid/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.