3 syllables: ac, cord, ed. Stress on cord.
uh-KAWR-did
/əˈkɔɹdɪd/
accorded is pronounced uh-KAWR-did (/əˈkɔɹdɪd/). It has three syllables (ac-cord-ed), with the stress on "cord". Accorded means granted or given (typically in response to a claim or request). It can also describe giving due regard or recognition. In formal use, it often appears in phrases like “accorded status” or “accorded respect.” The term implies a formal acknowledgment or concession that aligns with an established principle or entitlement.
Accorded means granted or given (typically in response to a claim or request). It can also describe giving due regard or recognition. In formal use, it often appears in phrases like “accorded status” or “accorded respect.” The term implies a formal acknowledgment or concession that aligns with an established principle or entitlement.
- You’ll misplace the stress on the first syllable or flatten the second syllable’s vowel. To fix: rehearse with the exact stress: /əˈkɔːrdɪd/; exaggerate the second syllable momentarily, then normalize. - The final -ed can be pronounced as /əd/ or /ɪd/. Consistency matters: choose one pattern in your accent and stick with it (most speakers use /ɪd/ after a closed syllable). Practice with both? pick one and stay with it for clarity. - The /ɔː/ vowel needs rounding; some learners say /ɒ/ or /ɔ/ without rounding. Tip: pucker slightly and push the lips forward to create the rounded /ɔː/. - Quick speech can swallow the /r/ in non-rhotic accents; maintain a subtle but present rhotic cue in rhotic accents, or keep it quiet in non-rhotic varieties. - Don’t yawn your mouth open on the second syllable; keep the tongue relaxed at the back of the mouth, not flapped. Tip: slow practice with the exact IPA, then speed up gradually while maintaining the vowel length and final /d/ release.
"The university accorded him an honorary degree for his contributions to science."
"The treaty accords special protections to refugees seeking asylum."
"She was accorded full diplomatic privileges by the host nation."
Pronounce it as ə-KAWR-did (US) or ə-KAWR-dəd (UK/AU in fast speech). The primary stress is on the second syllable: a-CORD-ed. IPA: US /əˈkɔːrdɪd/ (or /əˈkɔrdɪd/); UK /əˈkɔːdɪd/; AU /əˈkɔːdɪd/. Start with a schwa, then the rhotic /ɔː/ vowel for the second syllable, then a clear /dɪd/ tail. Keep your tongue back for /ɔː/ and finish with a light touch on final /d/.
Common mistakes: (1) Misplacing stress on the first syllable (a-CORDed). (2) Tensing the final /ed/ into /id/ or /əd/ inconsistently. (3) Not differentiating /ɔː/ from /ɒ/ in non-rhotic accents. Correction: emphasize the second syllable with a clear /ɔː/ or /ɔrd/; then release into a crisp /ɪd/ or /əd/ depending on accent. Practice with minimal pairs: /əˈkɔːrdɪd/ vs /əˈkɔːdɪd/; ensure the vowel quality stays rounded and the final consonant is released.
US: /əˈkɔrdɪd/ with a rhotic /r/ and a clear /dɪd/ ending. UK: /əˈkɔːdɪd/ with /ɔː/ longer vowel and less rhotic nuance in some regions; finale /dɪd/ or /dɪd/. AU: /əˈkɔːdɪd/ similar to UK but often with a more relaxed /ɪd/ and a tad flatter intonation. The stressed vowel remains the second syllable in all, but vowel length and rhoticity subtly shift by region.
It challenges you to maintain a strong, secondary stress on the second syllable while transitioning from a mid back rounded vowel to a high-frontish /ɪ/ in the final syllable. The /ɔː/ vowel requires rounded lip posture and a long duration before the /d/ closure, which can blur in fast speech. Additionally, the trailing /dɪd/ demands precise alveolar closure and quick voicing release. Practicing with slow, deliberate enunciation helps solidify the sequence.
A distinctive feature of accorded is the transition from the /k/ to the /ɔː/ vowel and then to /dɪd/. The /ɔː/ vowel is central and rounded, requiring you to drop your jaw slightly while maintaining lip rounding. The second syllable’s /ɒr/ or /ɔːr/ blend is crucial: ensure you don’t reduce to a schwa in the middle. This pattern—stress on the second syllable with a robust centered back vowel before a crisp final /dɪd/—helps it sound natural across accents.
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- US: Stress on the 2nd syllable; keep /ɔː/ long if you’re using /ɔː/ in your dialect; the /r/ should be asserted, giving a smooth rhotic quality. - UK: /əˈkɔː.dɪd/ with long /ɔː/ and crisper final /dɪd/. Avoid flapping the /d/; keep it a crisp alveolar stop. - AU: Similar to UK, but often more relaxed; the /ɔː/ can be slightly shorter in rapid speech; final /dɪd/ is clear but not overly stressed. Use IPA references: US /əˈkɔrdɪd/, UK /əˈkɔːdɪd/, AU /əˈkɔːdɪd/. - General tips: keep jaw lowered for /ɔː/; lips rounded; keep /r/ precise only in rhotic accents. Practice listening for the vowel length difference and the crisp final /d/ release.
Accorded derives from the verb accord, which traces to Middle French acorder, from Old French acorder or acord, meaning to agree, harmonize, or bring into harmony. The French root is acorder, formed from a-latinate combination meaning toward + heart/agreement, with the word eventually evolving into English around the 14th century. The core sense shifted from “to be in agreement” or “to grant” to the more specific sense of bestowing or granting something formally. By the 16th–18th centuries, accorded appeared in legal and formal contexts to denote the act of granting privileges, rights, or status, consistent with reconciliation or alignment to an agreed standard. The term has retained a formal register, often appearing in journalism, diplomacy, and academic discourse to indicate recognized privileges or concessions granted by authority or treaty. Over time, accorded has also acquired a broader figurative sense of conformity or matching given conditions or expectations. First known use appears in late Middle English documents, with written attestations in legal charters and scholarly writings, reinforcing its formal, grant-oriented meaning.
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