noun

accordion

/əˈkɔ(ɹ).di.ˌən/ acc·ord·ion 3 syllables

A small, portable, keyed wind instrument, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon …

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Accordion

A small, portable, keyed wind instrument, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon free metallic reeds.

A small, portable, keyed wind instrument, whose tones are generated by play of the wind from a squeezed bellows upon free metallic reeds.

How to use Accordion

Accordion is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include squeezebox — 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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Antonyms for Accordion

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How many syllables does accordion have?

Accordion has 3 syllables: acc·ord·ion. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is accordion?

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

What are synonyms for accordion?

Words with similar meanings to accordion include squeezebox. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use accordion in a sentence?

Accordion can be used in sentences where a noun describing a small, portable, keyed wind instrument, whose tones are generated by play of t 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 accordion?

Accordion 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 accordion have?

Accordion has 9 letters. It contains 3 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.