How to Pronounce "accompaniment"

word

əˈkəmpnimənt/, /əˈkəmpnɪmənt

uh-KUHM-pni-muhnt

ɐkˈʌmpɐnˌɪmənt

uh-KUMP-uh-ni-muhnt

Definition

Something that goes with or supports something else, such as a side dish served with a main meal, or music played along with a main musical part.

American English

əˈkəmpnimənt/, /əˈkəmpnɪmənt

British English

ɐkˈʌmpɐnˌɪmənt

uh-KUHM-pni-muhnt

uh-KUMP-uh-ni-muhnt

Rice is a popular accompaniment to many dishes.

He played the guitar accompaniment for the singer.

Salad can be served as an accompaniment to meat.

The soft piano accompaniment made the song feel more emotional.