How to Pronounce Accompaniment

To pronounce "accompaniment", say ACC-omp-an-im-ent — 5 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

13

Letters

/ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accompaniment”

"accompaniment" has 5 syllables: acc-omp-an-im-ent.

What does accompaniment mean?

noun

  1. A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.
  2. That which accompanies; something that attends as a circumstance, or which is added to give greater completeness to the principal thing, or by way of ornament, or for the sake of symmetry.

Synonyms

attachmentsupplement

Related words

concomitantco-occurrenceescortsupporttransmittaladjunctcoachingadd-on

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accompaniment"?▾

"Accompaniment" has 5 syllables: acc · omp · an · im · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "accompaniment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accompaniment" is /ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/.

What does "accompaniment" mean?▾

Accompaniment: A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.

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