How to pronounce accords
Say it like uh-KORDZ. Accords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KORDZ).
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- uh
- KORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accords 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.
- KORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of accords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KAWDZ.
What does accords mean?
- plural of accord How to pronounce accord
- third-person singular simple present indicative of accord How to pronounce accord
Words that rhyme with accords
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accords.
Questions about saying accords
How do you pronounce accords?
Say uh-KORDZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɔrdz/. In British English it is /əˈkɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accords?
Accords has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KORDZ). Broken into parts: uh · KORDZ.
Is accords 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 /əˈkɔːdz/ (uh-KAWDZ).