How to pronounce account
Say it like uh-KOWNT. Account has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNT).
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- uh
- KOWNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Account 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.
- KOWNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of account
American and British speakers say account in essentially the same way: /əˈkaʊnt/ in the US and /əˈkaʊnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOWNT.
What does account mean?
- a record or narrative description of past events“a history of France”“he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president”
- a short account of the news“the report of his speech”“the story was on the 11 o'clock news”
- a formal contractual relationship established to provide for regular banking or brokerage or business services“he asked to see the executive who handled his account”
- be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something“Passing grades account for half of the grades given in this exam”
- keep an account of
- to give an account or representation of in words“Discreet Italian police described it in a manner typically continental”
Where does account come from?
From Middle English acounte, from Anglo-Norman acunte (“account”), from Old French aconte, from aconter (“to reckon”), from Latin computō (“to sum up”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with account
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Questions about saying account
How do you pronounce account?
Say uh-KOWNT. The American pronunciation is /əˈkaʊnt/. In British English it is /əˈkaʊnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in account?
Account has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNT). Broken into parts: uh · KOWNT.
Do Americans and Brits say account the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkaʊnt/ and the British form is /əˈkaʊnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.