How to pronounce accomplishment
Say it like uh-KOM-plish-munt. Accomplishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM).
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- uh
- KOM
- plish
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accomplishment 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.
- KOMSay 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accomplishment
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KOM-plish-munt.
What does accomplishment mean?
- the action of accomplishing something
- an ability that has been acquired by training
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying accomplishment
How do you pronounce accomplishment?
Say uh-KOM-plish-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɑmplɪʃmənt/. In British English it is /əˈkɒmplɪʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accomplishment?
Accomplishment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOM). Broken into parts: uh · KOM · plish · munt.
Is accomplishment 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 /əˈkɒmplɪʃmənt/ (uh-KOM-plish-munt).