How do you pronounce "accordance"?

In American English: /əˈkɔrdəns/ (uh-KAWRD-uhns). In British English: /əkˈɔːdəns/ (uhk-AWD-uhns). In Canadian English: /əˈkɔrdəns/ (uh-KAWRD-uhns). In Australian English: /ɐkˈɔːdəns/ (ⱯK-awd).

Is "accordance" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkɔrdəns/ (uh-KAWRD-uhns), while in British English it's /əkˈɔːdəns/ (uhk-AWD-uhns).

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/əˈkɔrdəns/

uh-KAWRD-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

əac·kɔrdcor·ənsdance

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Last updated: 2026-02-12