How to pronounce accounting
Say it like uh-KOWN-ting. Accounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN).
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- uh
- KOWN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accounting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accounting
American and British speakers say accounting in essentially the same way: /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOWN-ting.
What does accounting mean?
- a convincing explanation that reveals basic causes“he was unable to give a clear accounting for his actions”
- a system that provides quantitative information about finances
- the occupation of maintaining and auditing records and preparing financial reports for a business
Words that rhyme with accounting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accounting.
Questions about saying accounting
How do you pronounce accounting?
Say uh-KOWN-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accounting?
Accounting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWN). Broken into parts: uh · KOWN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say accounting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.