How to pronounce accompanist
Say it like uh-KUHM-puh-nust. Accompanist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM).
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- uh
- KUHM
- puh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accompanist 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.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accompanist
American and British speakers say accompanist in essentially the same way: /əˈkʌmpənəst/ in the US and /əˈkʌmpənəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KUHM-puh-nust.
What does accompanist mean?
- The performer in music who takes the accompanying part.
Where does accompanist come from?
First attested in 1833.
Questions about saying accompanist
How do you pronounce accompanist?
Say uh-KUHM-puh-nust. The American pronunciation is /əˈkʌmpənəst/. In British English it is /əˈkʌmpənəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accompanist?
Accompanist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KUHM). Broken into parts: uh · KUHM · puh · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say accompanist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkʌmpənəst/ and the British form is /əˈkʌmpənəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.