How to pronounce accomplishing
Say it like uh-KAHM-plih-shing. Accomplishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM).
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- uh
- KAHM
- plih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accomplishing 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.
- plihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accomplishing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KOM-plih-shing.
What does accomplishing mean?
- present participle and gerund of accomplish How to pronounce accomplish
Questions about saying accomplishing
How do you pronounce accomplishing?
Say uh-KAHM-plih-shing. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɑmplɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkɒmplɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accomplishing?
Accomplishing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAHM). Broken into parts: uh · KAHM · plih · shing.
Is accomplishing 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 /əˈkɒmplɪʃɪŋ/ (uh-KOM-plih-shing).