How to pronounce accordingly
Say it like uh-KOR-ding-lee. Accordingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- uh
- KOR
- ding
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accordingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accordingly
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KAW-ding-lee.
What does accordingly mean?
- (sentence connectors) because of the reason given“consequently, he didn't do it”“continued to have severe headaches and accordingly returned to the doctor”
- in accordance with“she acted accordingly”
Where does accordingly come from?
From Middle English acordingli, equivalent to according + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying accordingly
How do you pronounce accordingly?
Say uh-KOR-ding-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɔrdɪŋli/. In British English it is /əˈkɔːdɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accordingly?
Accordingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: uh · KOR · ding · lee.
Is accordingly 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 /əˈkɔːdɪŋli/ (uh-KAW-ding-lee).