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Try LingUp Now!Start with the schwa sound, [ə], for the first syllable, 'a'.
Emphasize the 'kʌm' syllable, with the K sound followed by the 'uh' vowel.
Finish with the 'pəni' sound, relaxing the lips at the end.
misplacing stress (a-com-pa-ny)
incorrect vowel sound (a-com-pa-ni)
extra syllables added (a-come-pa-ny)
same as American
same as American
In 'accompany', the stress is on 'com' to emphasize the main part of the word.
The 'ny' at the end is pronounced with a soft 'nee' sound.
No, the first 'a' is pronounced as a schwa, /ə/.
To go with someone or something.
/ˈkʌmpəni/
A business organization
/kəmˈpænjən/
A person who accompanies someone
/əˈkʌmpənɪst/
A person who plays music with another
Stress shifts in 'company' compared to 'accompany'.
Different vowel sounds between 'companion' and 'accompany'.
Similar beginning in 'accompanist' but different ending sound.
Remember that the initial 'a' is a soft, quick sound. This helps in maintaining the rhythm of the word.
Ensure that the emphasis is on the second syllable 'com' to sound natural.
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