How to pronounce accounts
Say it like uh-KOWNTS. Accounts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNTS).
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- uh
- KOWNTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accounts 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.
- KOWNTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of accounts
American and British speakers say accounts in essentially the same way: /əˈkaʊnts/ in the US and /əˈkaʊnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KOWNTS.
What does accounts mean?
- plural of account How to pronounce account
- third-person singular simple present indicative of account How to pronounce account
Questions about saying accounts
How do you pronounce accounts?
Say uh-KOWNTS. The American pronunciation is /əˈkaʊnts/. In British English it is /əˈkaʊnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accounts?
Accounts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOWNTS). Broken into parts: uh · KOWNTS.
Do Americans and Brits say accounts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkaʊnts/ and the British form is /əˈkaʊnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.