How to pronounce clavichord
Say it like KLAV-ih-kord. Clavichord has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV).
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- KLAV
- ih
- kord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clavichord pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of clavichord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KLAV-ih-kawd.
What does clavichord mean?
- An early keyboard instrument producing a soft sound by means of metal blades (called tangents) attached to the inner ends of the keys gently striking the strings.
Where does clavichord come from?
From German Klavichord, from Renaissance Latin clavichordium, from clāvis (“key”) + chorda (“cord, string”).
Questions about saying clavichord
How do you pronounce clavichord?
Say KLAV-ih-kord. The American pronunciation is /ˈklævɪˌkɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈklævɪˌkɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clavichord?
Clavichord has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAV). Broken into parts: KLAV · ih · kord.
Is clavichord 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 /ˈklævɪˌkɔːd/ (KLAV-ih-kawd).