How to Pronounce According

To pronounce "according", say ACC-ord-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkɔːdɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈkɔːdɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “according”

"according" has 3 syllables: acc-ord-ing. It rhymes with rewarding and affording, if that helps it stick.

What does according mean?

verb

  1. To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.
  2. To bring (people) to an agreement; to reconcile, settle, adjust or harmonize.

adjective

  1. Agreeing; in agreement or harmony; harmonious.

    “This according voice of national wisdom.”

adverb

  1. Accordingly; correspondingly.

Words that rhyme with according

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

rewardingaffordingrecordinghoardinglordingcordingwardingboardingawardingskateboarding

Related words

accordantreportedaccordanceagreedkeepingpursuantagreeconforming

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "according"?▾

"According" has 3 syllables: acc · ord · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "according"?▾

The IPA transcription of "according" is /əˈkɔːdɪŋ/.

What does "according" mean?▾

According: To make to agree or correspond; to suit one thing to another; to adjust.

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