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