How to pronounce "kord" in English
kɔːrd
KORD
Primary stress: KORD
Hear native speakers say kord in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “kord”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
KORD
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "kord" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "kord" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "kord" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "kord" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "kord is" sounds like "kord-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "kord" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“And then our neutronics professors Ben Forget and Kord Smith said, yeah, you're right.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“talented designers in Mozilla a Kord is a is a term coined by De Hawk who founded Visa in the in the he cled in the mid90s and it's part chaos and part”— StanfordWatch clip
“and that's why I got certified from I Kord as well at the age of 14 because of that I got the certificate I was very inspired and working for some sort of”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“class include Ghana mosm Beek Mali Tanzania Kord”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“was the scene where you walk into the Kord Industries lobby, and we both have very unique names.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“policy Economic Policy which hopefully goes in this direction Professor Claudia Kord there thank you very”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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And then our neutronics professors Ben Forget and Kord Smith said, yeah, you're right.
Hear it in context: “kord”
16 clipsThe English word “kord” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kɔːrd (phonetic respelling: KORD). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (KORD), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “kord” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 16 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “kord” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, Stanford, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @14:42
“graphite pile. And then our neutronics professors Ben Forget and Kord Smith said, yeah, you're right. Smith said, yeah, you're right.”
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #2 · @18:00
“chaotic design and again to care ature there are many very good individual talented designers in Mozilla a Kord is a is a term coined by De Hawk who founded Visa in the in the he cled in the mid90s and it's part chaos and part founded Visa in the in the he cled in the mid90s and it's part chaos and part”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @5:38
“business and I then stumbled upon idea related to blockchain and cryptocurrency and that's why I got certified from I Kord as well at the age of 14 because of that I got the certificate I was very inspired and working for some sort of that I got the certificate I was very inspired and working for some sort of”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #4 · @138:15
“Africans the country is experiencing exceptional growth in their M middle class include Ghana mosm Beek Mali Tanzania Kord Botswana Bina Faso and Rwanda the middle class is changing the face of”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @32:02
“one of the scenes that caught my attention was the scene where you walk into the Kord Industries lobby, and we both have very unique names. and we both have very unique names.”
Definition & Meaning: “kord”
- A variant spelling of chord, often used in specific brand names, technical contexts, or proper nouns.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The company registered its new product under the name Kord.”
- “And then our neutronics professors Ben Forget and Kord Smith said, yeah, you're right.”
- “talented designers in Mozilla a Kord is a is a term coined by De Hawk who founded Visa in the in the he cled in the mid90s and it's part chaos and part”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “kord”
- Pronunciation:
- KORD
- Syllables:
- KORD
- Primary stress:
- KORD
- IPA:
- kɔːrd
- Hear it in context
- kord
Words that Rhyme with “kord”
-ɔrdWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"kord" (⁄kɔːrd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "kord" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about kord
How do you pronounce “kord”?
“kord” is pronounced ⁄kɔːrd⁄ (KORD). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “kord”?
The primary stress in “kord” is on “KORD”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “kord” mean?
A variant spelling of chord, often used in specific brand names, technical contexts, or proper nouns.
How can I hear “kord” used in real sentences?
This page has 16 real-world video examples of “kord” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “kord”?
Single-syllable words like "kord" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "kord" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.