How to pronounce accompaniments
Say it like uh-KUHMP-nih-munts. Accompaniments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHMP).
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- uh
- KUHMP
- nih
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accompaniments 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.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accompaniments
American and British speakers say accompaniments in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/ in the US and /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHMP-nih-munts.
What does accompaniments mean?
- plural of accompaniment How to pronounce accompaniment
Questions about saying accompaniments
How do you pronounce accompaniments?
Say uh-KUHMP-nih-munts. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/. In British English it is /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accompaniments?
Accompaniments has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHMP). Broken into parts: uh · KUHMP · nih · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say accompaniments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/ and the British form is /əˈkʌmpnɪmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.