noun
Music that supports a singer or another instrument.
The pianist provided accompaniment for the singer.
Common phrases & grammar
musical accompaniment · piano accompaniment
American English
How to pronounce accompaniment
nounB2
uhKUHMpuhnihmnt
/əˈkʰəm.pə.nɪ.mn̩t̚/
5 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Music that supports a singer or another instrument.
What to listen for
Accompaniment is commonly pronounced “əˈkʰəm.pə.nɪ.mn̩t̚.” You may also hear the shorter form “əˈkʰəmp.nɪ.mn̩t̚” in natural speech.
Common fuller pronunciation/əˈkʰəm.pə.nɪ.mn̩t̚/
Shorter pronunciation/əˈkʰəmp.nɪ.mn̩t̚/
Meanings & examples
noun
Food served with the main part of a meal.
Rice is a common accompaniment to grilled chicken.
Common phrases & grammar
accompaniment to a meal · accompaniment to a dish