How to pronounce accompanies
Say it like uh-KUHM-puh-neez. Accompanies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- uh
- KUHM
- puh
- neez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accompanies 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.
- neezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accompanies
American and British speakers say accompanies in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌmpəniz/ in the US and /əˈkʌmpəniz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHM-puh-neez.
What does accompanies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of accompany How to pronounce accompany
Questions about saying accompanies
How do you pronounce accompanies?
Say uh-KUHM-puh-neez. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌmpəniz/. In British English it is /əˈkʌmpəniz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accompanies?
Accompanies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: uh · KUHM · puh · neez.
Do Americans and Brits say accompanies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌmpəniz/ and the British form is /əˈkʌmpəniz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.