How to pronounce chords
Say it like KORDZ. Chords is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chords pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWDZ.
What does chords mean?
- plural of chord How to pronounce chord
Words that rhyme with chords
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of chords.
Words that sound like chords
Questions about saying chords
How do you pronounce chords?
Say KORDZ. The American pronunciation is /kɔrdz/. In British English it is /kɔːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chords?
Chords is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KORDZ.
Is chords 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 /kɔːdz/ (KAWDZ).
What words sound the same as chords?
Chords sounds the same as cords in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.