English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Chord Pronunciation
Chord is pronounced KAWRD, IPA /ˈkɔrd/.
KAWRD
US /ˈkɔrd/ · UK /ˈkɔːd/
Syllables: KAWRD (1 syllable)
noun: Three or more musical notes sounded together, or, in geometry, a straight line joining two points on a curve.
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Chord in a Sentence
- She played the opening chord and the room went quiet.
- Try a minor chord there instead.
- The chord divides the circle into two unequal parts.
Common Mispronunciations of Chord
Not CHAWRD
Greek borrowings spell a k sound as ch, and this is one of them. Chord, chorus, and chemistry all open with a hard k.
Tip: Chord and cord sound identical. Spell it with the h when you mean music or geometry, and without when you mean rope or a cable.
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