How to pronounce accosted
Say it like uh-KAH-stid. Accosted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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US American/əˈkɑstɪd/uh-KAH-stid
UK British/əˈkɒstɪd/uh-KOS-tid
- uh
- KAH
- stid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accosted 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.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accosted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KOS-tid.
What does accosted mean?
adjective
- Supported on both sides by other charges.
- Side by side.
- simple past and past participle of accost How to pronounce accost
Questions about saying accosted
How do you pronounce accosted?
Say uh-KAH-stid. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɑstɪd/. In British English it is /əˈkɒstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accosted?
Accosted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: uh · KAH · stid.
Is accosted 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 /əˈkɒstɪd/ (uh-KOS-tid).