How to pronounce cords
Say it like KORDZ. Cords is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- KORDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cords 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 cords
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAWDZ.
What does cords mean?
- plural of cord How to pronounce cord
- Corduroys.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cord How to pronounce cord
Where does cords come from?
From cord + -s.
Words that rhyme with cords
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cords.
Questions about saying cords
How do you pronounce cords?
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 cords?
Cords is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: KORDZ.
Is cords 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).