noun

accompaniment

/ə.ˈkʌm.pə.ni.mənt/ acc·omp·ani·men·t 5 syllables

A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornament…

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 5
Letters 13
Starts with A

Definition of Accompaniment

A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.

A part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the background in music, or adds for ornamentation; also, the harmony of a figured bass.

How to use Accompaniment

Accompaniment is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include attachment, supplement — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does accompaniment have?

Accompaniment has 5 syllables: acc·omp·ani·men·t. The word is broken into 5 spoken beats.

What part of speech is accompaniment?

Accompaniment is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for accompaniment?

Words with similar meanings to accompaniment include attachment, supplement. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use accompaniment in a sentence?

Accompaniment can be used in sentences where a noun describing a part, usually performed by instruments, that gives support or adds to the back is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as accompaniment?

Accompaniment starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does accompaniment have?

Accompaniment has 13 letters. It contains 5 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.