How to Pronounce "cord"
word
/ˈkɔɹd/
kord
/kˈɔːd/
kawd
Definition
A cord is a thick string, rope, or wire used for tying, connecting, or carrying electricity. It can refer to things like a shoelace-style cord, a power cord, or a phone cord.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɔɹd/
British English
/kˈɔːd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kord
UK
kawd
Listen in Context
The lamp's cord is too short.
She tied the box with a cord.
Please unplug the cord before cleaning the machine.
I tripped over the phone cord and almost fell.