How To Pronounce Chord
chord
How To Say Chord Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, chord is pronounced /kɔːd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [kʰɔːʴd̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /kɔːrd/.
Chord has one syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Chord has one syllable in British English.
Words That Rhyme With Chord
Transcription Tips For Chord
- Rule 2
No Stress Mark On One Syllable
When transcribing a monosyllabic word in isolation, do not place the stress marker on it, because monosyllabic words are inherently stressed. It is wrong to write /ˈrʌf/.
rough /rʌf/
Here. Chord /kɔːd/
Questions About Chord
How do you say chord phonetically?
Chord sounds like KAWD in British English and KORD in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce chord in British English?
In British English, chord is pronounced /kɔːd/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [kʰɔːʴd̚].
How do you pronounce chord in American English?
In American English, chord is pronounced /kɔːrd/.
Do British and American English pronounce chord the same way?
No. British English has /kɔːd/ and American English has /kɔːrd/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Chord
Chord has one syllable. See how chord divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
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