How to Pronounce "according to"
expression
əˈkɔɹdɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
uh-KOR-ding tuh / tuh / ti
ɐkˈɔːdɪŋ/ /tˈuː
uh-KAW-ding TOO
Definition
Used to show from whose information, opinion, or authority something is stated. Often introduces a source or reference for what is being said.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkɔɹdɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɐkˈɔːdɪŋ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KOR-ding tuh / tuh / ti
UK
uh-KAW-ding TOO
Listen in Context
According to the weather report, it will rain tomorrow.
According to my teacher, this answer is correct.
We are late, according to the clock.
According to John, the meeting’s been moved to Friday.