How to pronounce accomplice
Say it like uh-KAHM-plus. Accomplice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
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- uh
- KAHM
- plus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accomplice pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- plusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accomplice
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KOM-plis.
What does accomplice mean?
- An associate in the commission of a crime; a participator in an offense, whether a principal or an accessory.
- A cooperator.
Where does accomplice come from?
First attested in 1550.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying accomplice
How do you pronounce accomplice?
Say uh-KAHM-plus. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɑmpləs/. In British English it is /əˈkɒmplɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accomplice?
Accomplice has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: uh · KAHM · plus.
Is accomplice pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈkɒmplɪs/ (uh-KOM-plis).