4 syllables: con, cor, di, a. Stress on cor.
kuhn-KAWR-deer
/kənˈkɔrdɪə/
concordia is pronounced kuhn-KAWR-deer (/kənˈkɔrdɪə/). It has four syllables (con-cor-di-a), with the stress on "cor". Concordia is a feminine noun or proper noun referring to harmony or agreement, often used in historical, religious, or organizational names. It can denote a state of accord, a form of peace, or a personified goddess of harmony in certain mythologies. In modern usage, it appears in institutions or places named after the concept of concord.
Concordia is a feminine noun or proper noun referring to harmony or agreement, often used in historical, religious, or organizational names. It can denote a state of accord, a form of peace, or a personified goddess of harmony in certain mythologies. In modern usage, it appears in institutions or places named after the concept of concord.
Practice tips: • Say con-COR-dia slowly, then with rhythm: con-COR-dí-ə, then con-COR-dia quickly on a single breath. • Record yourself and compare to a model saying “kɒŋˈkɔːr.di.ə.” • Do mouth-position drills for /ɔː/ with rounded lips and a relaxed jaw, then add the /r/ in rhotic accents.
"The treaty restored concordia among the warring factions."
"Concordia College emphasizes a culture of mutual respect and concord."
"The temple of Concordia reflected Rome’s reverence for civic harmony."
You pronounce it con-COR-dee-uh, with the primary stress on the second syllable. In IPA: US/UK/AU: /ˌkɒŋˈkɔːrdiə/. Break it into syllables: con- COR - di - a. Start with a light, clipped 'con' /kɒŋ/ (American/UK), then a strong 'COR' /ˈkɔːr/, then a soft 'di' /di/, followed by an unstressed schwa 'uh' /ə/ at the end in many accents. Keep the /r/ light in non-rhotic varieties where applicable.
Common mistakes: misplacing stress on the first syllable (con-COR-dia instead of con-COR-dia), rendering the /ɒ/ as a short /ɒ/ in non-rhotic accents or mispronouncing the /ɔː/ as /ɔ/. Correction: pronounce the second syllable with a clear /ɔː/ vowel and ensure the /r/ is pronounced in rhotic accents. Finally, avoid truncating the final -ia into -ya or -ee-ə; maintain a light final schwa. Practice the two-phoneme middle: /kɔːr/ + /diə/ to ensure smooth liaison between 'or' and 'dia'.
In US and UK rhotics, the /r/ in /kɔːr/ is pronounced; in many British accents, the /r/ after a vowel is not strongly pronounced pre-consonant but in this word the /r/ remains audible in most US and some UK varieties. Australian English tends to have a similar rhotic pattern to US but with a slightly different vowel quality around /ɔː/. The primary stress remains on the second syllable, but vowel length and quality adapt to each accent's rhythm: /ˌkɒŋˈkɔː.di.ə/ (US/UK) vs /ˌkɒŋˈkɔː.di.ə/ (AU) with subtle vowel rounding and timing differences.
The difficulty lies in the multi-syllabic structure with a stressed mid-syllable and a final unstressed -ia. The /ɔːr/ sequence can challenge non-native speakers, and the final -dia may be reduced to /diə/ or /diə/ depending on accent. Ensuring the correct stress on the second syllable and keeping a clear, non-syllabic ending requires precise tongue positioning: mid-back rounded vowel for /ɔː/, post-alveolar /r/ in rhotic accents, and a relaxed, quick /ə/ at the end.
A distinctive feature is the strong mid-stress on the second syllable, which can overshadow a trailing weak -ia if not paced carefully. Additionally, the diphthong in /ɔːr/ is crucial: keeping it long and rounded helps differentiate from other similar sequences like -corn- or -cor- words. Focus on separating the /kɔːr/ and /diə/ with a deliberate, light pause and clear vowel quality in the /ɔː/.
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Concordia comes from Latin concordia, meaning harmony, agreement, or harmony between people. It is formed from the root com- (together) + -cord- (heart, agreement) + -ia (feminine noun suffix). The Latin term conveyed social or interpersonal accord, often used in Roman civic life and religious contexts to denote concord or unity within the state or community. The word passed into later European languages, retaining its sense of peaceful agreement and mutual understanding. In modern times, Concordia is frequently used as a proper name for institutions, organizations, and place names to evoke the ideal of harmony and cooperative spirit. The first known Latin use appears in classical Latin texts describing social concord and legal concordia, with subsequent medieval and Renaissance adaptations reinforcing the concept as central to civic virtue and community cohesion.
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