How to pronounce accomplish
Say it like uh-KAHM-plish. Accomplish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
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- uh
- KAHM
- plish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accomplish 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.
- plishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accomplish
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KOM-plish.
What does accomplish mean?
- put in effect“carry out a task”“execute the decision of the people”
- to gain with effort“she achieved her goal despite setbacks”
Where does accomplish come from?
First attested in the late 14th century.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying accomplish
How do you pronounce accomplish?
Say uh-KAHM-plish. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɑmplɪʃ/. In British English it is /əˈkɒmplɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accomplish?
Accomplish has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: uh · KAHM · plish.
Is accomplish 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 /əˈkɒmplɪʃ/ (uh-KOM-plish).