How do you say "accordion" in Russian?

аккордеон

akkordeon

Noun Cyrillic

In Russian, "accordion" is аккордеон (akkordeon).

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Pronunciation

Try saying "akkordeon", with the stress falling on the first syllable, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Writing and usage

аккордеон is written using cyrillic. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

Он выдавил живую мелодию из аккордеона.

On vydavil zhivuju melodiju iz akkordeona.

He squeezed a lively tune from the accordion.

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Questions about аккордеон

How do you pronounce аккордеон?

Try saying "akkordeon", with the stress falling on the first syllable, and it takes a few tries before the rhythm feels natural.

Is аккордеон formal or casual?

аккордеон is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is аккордеон used in Russian?

аккордеон is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Он выдавил живую мелодию из аккордеона. (He squeezed a lively tune from the accordion.).

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