How to pronounce accomplished
Say it like uh-KAHM-plisht. Accomplished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
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- uh
- KAHM
- plisht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accomplished 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.
- plishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accomplished
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KOM-plisht.
What does accomplished mean?
- highly skilled“an accomplished pianist”“a complete musician”
- successfully completed or brought to an end“his mission accomplished he took a vacation”“the completed project”
- settled securely and unconditionally“that smoking causes health problems is an accomplished fact”
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Questions about saying accomplished
How do you pronounce accomplished?
Say uh-KAHM-plisht. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɑmplɪʃt/. In British English it is /əˈkɒmplɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accomplished?
Accomplished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: uh · KAHM · plisht.
Is accomplished 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 /əˈkɒmplɪʃt/ (uh-KOM-plisht).