How to pronounce accordance
Say it like uh-KOR-duns. Accordance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- uh
- KOR
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accordance 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.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accordance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KAW-duns.
What does accordance mean?
- concurrence of opinion“we are in accord with your proposal”
- the act of granting rights“the accordance to Canada of rights of access”
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Words that rhyme with accordance
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Questions about saying accordance
How do you pronounce accordance?
Say uh-KOR-duns. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɔrdəns/. In British English it is /əˈkɔːdəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accordance?
Accordance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: uh · KOR · duns.
Is accordance 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 /əˈkɔːdəns/ (uh-KAW-duns).