How to pronounce according
Say it like uh-KOR-ding. According has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- uh
- KOR
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
According 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of according
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KAW-ding.
What does according mean?
- (followed by to) in agreement with or accordant with“according to instructions”
- (followed by to) as reported or stated by“according to historians”
Where does according come from?
From accord + -ing.
Words that rhyme with according
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of according.
Questions about saying according
How do you pronounce according?
Say uh-KOR-ding. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɔrdɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkɔːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in according?
According has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: uh · KOR · ding.
Is according 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 /əˈkɔːdɪŋ/ (uh-KAW-ding).