How to pronounce accompaniment
Say it like uh-KUHMP-nih-munt. Accompaniment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHMP).
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- uh
- KUHMP
- nih
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accompaniment 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.
- KUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accompaniment
American and British speakers say accompaniment in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/ in the US and /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHMP-nih-munt.
What does accompaniment mean?
- A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.“Brooks performed a saxophone solo on stage, with Robert as accompaniment on the bass.”
- That which accompanies; something that attends as a circumstance, or which is added to give greater completeness to the principal thing, or by way of ornament, or for the sake of symmetry.“A side salad is a common accompaniment to a main dish.”
Where does accompaniment come from?
From French accompagnement; equivalent to accompany + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying accompaniment
How do you pronounce accompaniment?
Say uh-KUHMP-nih-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/. In British English it is /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accompaniment?
Accompaniment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHMP). Broken into parts: uh · KUHMP · nih · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say accompaniment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/ and the British form is /əˈkʌmpnɪmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.