Pronunciation: [ɪz ɐkˈɔːd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the phrase "is accord" may seem confusing, but it's actually a simple case of two words coming together. "Is" is spelled /ɪz/ in IPA phonetic transcription, indicating the short "i" sound and a "z" consonant. "Accord" is spelled /əˈkɔːrd/, indicating a schwa sound for the first syllable and a long "o" sound for the second, followed by a "r" and a "d" consonant. So when spoken, "is accord" is pronounced /ɪz əˈkɔːrd/.
"Is accord" is a phrase that combines the verb "is" (the third person singular form of the verb "to be") with the noun "accord." In English, "is" is the present tense indicative form used with the third person singular pronouns such as he, she, or it. In this phrase, "is" denotes existence or identity, indicating that something or someone has the quality or characteristics of "accord."
Accord, as a noun, refers to an agreement, understanding, or harmony between individuals, groups, or nations. It signifies a state of concurrence or consensus, often achieved through negotiations or discussions. It can also describe the arrangement or alignment of parts, where all components are in agreement and work together effectively.
When combined, "is accord" suggests that someone or something embodies or possesses the qualities of accord, such as being in agreement or displaying harmonious attitudes or actions. It implies that the subject is in conformity or unity with their surroundings, demonstrating compatibility, synchronization, or consistency.
For example, if someone were to say, "He is accord," it would mean that he exemplifies or possesses the qualities of concordance, peace, or unity. Similarly, if applied to an object or situation, the phrase would indicate that it exhibits or maintains compatibility, balance, or conformity.
The phrase is accord does not have an etymology of its own, as it is a combination of two separate words with their own individual etymologies.
The word is is the present third-person singular form of the verb be, which comes from Old English is and biþ. These words can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root *iz, meaning to be.
The word accord comes from the Old French word acord, which was derived from the Vulgar Latin accordare. This Latin term was a combination of ad- meaning to and cor meaning heart. Thus, accord originally meant to bring hearts together.
When these two words, is and accord, are combined, it forms the phrase is accord, meaning is in agreement.
