How to pronounce accountant
Say it like uh-KOWN-tunt. Accountant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- uh
- KOWN
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accountant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accountant
American and British speakers say accountant in essentially the same way: /əˈkaʊntənt/ in the US and /əˈkaʊntənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOWN-tunt.
What does accountant mean?
- someone who maintains and audits business accounts
Where does accountant come from?
From Middle English, from Middle French acuntant.
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Questions about saying accountant
How do you pronounce accountant?
Say uh-KOWN-tunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkaʊntənt/. In British English it is /əˈkaʊntənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accountant?
Accountant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: uh · KOWN · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say accountant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkaʊntənt/ and the British form is /əˈkaʊntənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.