How to pronounce accounted
Say it like uh-KOWN-tid. Accounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- uh
- KOWN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accounted 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accounted
American and British speakers say accounted in essentially the same way: /əˈkaʊntɪd/ in the US and /əˈkaʊntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOWN-tid.
What does accounted mean?
- simple past and past participle of account How to pronounce account
Words that rhyme with accounted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accounted.
Questions about saying accounted
How do you pronounce accounted?
Say uh-KOWN-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈkaʊntɪd/. In British English it is /əˈkaʊntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accounted?
Accounted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: uh · KOWN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say accounted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkaʊntɪd/ and the British form is /əˈkaʊntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.