How to pronounce accordionist
Say it like uh-KOR-dee-uh-nust. Accordionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- uh
- KOR
- dee
- uh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accordionist 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep 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 accordionist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KAW-dee-uh-nust.
What does accordionist mean?
- Someone who plays the accordion.
Where does accordionist come from?
From accordion + -ist.
Questions about saying accordionist
How do you pronounce accordionist?
Say uh-KOR-dee-uh-nust. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɔrdiənəst/. In British English it is /əˈkɔːdiənəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accordionist?
Accordionist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: uh · KOR · dee · uh · nust.
Is accordionist 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 /əˈkɔːdiənəst/ (uh-KAW-dee-uh-nust).