How to pronounce concord
Say it like KON-kord. Concord has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- kord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Concord pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of concord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KONG-kawd.
What does concord mean?
- A state of agreement; harmony; union.
- Agreement of words with one another, in gender, number, person, or case.
- An agreeable combination of tones simultaneously heard; a consonant chord; a consonance; a harmony.
- A variety of sweet American grape, with large dark blue (almost black) grapes in compact clusters; a Concord grape.
- To agree; to act together.
Where does concord come from?
From French concorde, Latin concordia, from concors (“of the same mind, agreeing”); con- + cor, cordis (“heart”).
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Questions about saying concord
How do you pronounce concord?
Say KON-kord. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌkɔrd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒŋˌkɔːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in concord?
Concord has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · kord.
Is concord 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 /ˈkɒŋˌkɔːd/ (KONG-kawd).