How to pronounce accord
Say it like uh-KORD. Accord has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KORD).
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- uh
- KORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accord 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.
- KORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of accord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KAWD.
What does accord mean?
- go together“The colors don't harmonize”“Their ideas concorded”
- allow to have“grant a privilege”
- harmony of people's opinions or actions or characters“the two parties were in agreement”
- concurrence of opinion“we are in accord with your proposal”
- a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
Where does accord come from?
From Middle English accord, from Old French acort, from acorder (see verb below).
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Words that rhyme with accord
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Questions about saying accord
How do you pronounce accord?
Say uh-KORD. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɔrd/. In British English it is /əˈkɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accord?
Accord has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KORD). Broken into parts: uh · KORD.
Is accord pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈkɔːd/ (uh-KAWD).