How to pronounce accountable
Say it like uh-KOWN-tuh-bul. Accountable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- uh
- KOWN
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accountable 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.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accountable
American and British speakers say accountable in essentially the same way: /əˈkaʊntəbəl/ in the US and /əˈkaʊntəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOWN-tuh-bul.
What does accountable mean?
- liable to account for one's actions“governments must be accountable to someone beside themselves”“fully accountable for what they did”
Where does accountable come from?
From account + -able.
Words that rhyme with accountable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accountable.
Questions about saying accountable
How do you pronounce accountable?
Say uh-KOWN-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈkaʊntəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈkaʊntəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accountable?
Accountable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: uh · KOWN · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say accountable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkaʊntəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈkaʊntəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.