How to pronounce accosting
Say it like uh-KAH-sting. Accosting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- uh
- KAH
- sting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accosting 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.
- stingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accosting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-KOS-ting.
What does accosting mean?
- present participle and gerund of accost How to pronounce accost
- The act of physically confronting a person.
Questions about saying accosting
How do you pronounce accosting?
Say uh-KAH-sting. The American pronunciation is /əˈkɑstɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkɒstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accosting?
Accosting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: uh · KAH · sting.
Is accosting 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 /əˈkɒstɪŋ/ (uh-KOS-ting).