How to Pronounce Accordion

To pronounce "accordion", say ACC-ord-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accordion”

"accordion" has 3 syllables: acc-ord-ion. It rhymes with gordian and edwardian, if that helps it stick.

What does accordion mean?

noun

  1. A small, portable, keyed wind instrument, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon free metallic reeds.
  2. A vertical list of items that can be individually expanded and collapsed to reveal their contents.

verb

  1. To fold up, in the manner of an accordion

Synonyms

squeezebox

Words that rhyme with accordion

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gordianedwardianwardian

Related words

plicatefoldedsqueezeboxwheezyaccordianconcertinaarmonica

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accordion"?▾

"Accordion" has 3 syllables: acc · ord · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "accordion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accordion" is /əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/.

What does "accordion" mean?▾

Accordion: A small, portable, keyed wind instrument, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon free metallic reeds.

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