English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Accompanying Pronunciation
Accompanying is pronounced uh-KUHM-puh-nee-ing, IPA /əˈkəmpəniɪŋ/.
uh-KUHM-puh-nee-ing
US /əˈkəmpəniɪŋ/ · UK /əˈkʌmpənɪɪŋ/
Syllables: uh · KUHM · puh · nee · ing (5 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb and adjective: Going along with someone or something, or provided together with it.
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Accompanying in a Sentence
- The accompanying notes explain the figures.
- She is accompanying her father to the appointment.
- Please read the accompanying leaflet first.
Common Mispronunciations of Accompanying
Not uh-KUHM-puh-ning
The y of accompany survives as a full nee in front of the ing, which makes five beats. Dropping it leaves four and a different word.
Not uh-kuhm-puh-NEE-ing
KUHM holds the push across all five beats. Three weak syllables trail behind it without any weight at all.
Tip: Five beats, uh-KUHM-puh-nee-ing. The accompanying documents is the commonest use, and there it is an adjective.
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