How to pronounce accordions
Say it like uh-KOR-dee-unz. Accordions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR).
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- uh
- KOR
- dee
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accordions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accordions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KAW-dee-unz.
What does accordions mean?
- plural of accordion How to pronounce accordion
- third-person singular simple present indicative of accordion How to pronounce accordion
Questions about saying accordions
How do you pronounce accordions?
Say uh-KOR-dee-unz. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɔrdiənz/. In British English it is /əˈkɔːdiənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accordions?
Accordions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOR). Broken into parts: uh · KOR · dee · unz.
Is accordions 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 /əˈkɔːdiənz/ (uh-KAW-dee-unz).