How to pronounce cord
Say it like KORD. Cord is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cord 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 cord
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWD.
What does cord mean?
- a line made of twisted fibers or threads“the bundle was tied with a cord”
- a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet
- a light insulated conductor for household use
- stack in cords“cord firewood”
- bind or tie with a cord
Words that rhyme with cord
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cord.
Words that sound like cord
Questions about saying cord
How do you pronounce cord?
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 cord?
Cord is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KORD.
Is cord 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 cord?
Cord sounds the same as chord in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.