How to pronounce chord
Say it like KORD. Chord is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chord pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWD.
What does chord mean?
- a straight line connecting two points on a curve
- a combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously when sounded together
- play chords on (a stringed instrument)
- bring into consonance, harmony, or accord while making music or singing
Words that rhyme with chord
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chord.
Words that sound like chord
Questions about saying chord
How do you pronounce chord?
Say KORD. The American pronunciation is /kɔrd/. In British English it is /kɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chord?
Chord is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KORD.
Is chord 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 /kɔːd/ (KAWD).
What words sound the same as chord?
Chord sounds the same as cord in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.