How to pronounce audit
Say it like AW-dit. Audit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɔdɪt/AW-dit
UK British/ˈɔːdɪt/AW-dit
- AW
- dit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Audit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ditKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of audit
American and British speakers say audit in essentially the same way: /ˈɔdɪt/ in the US and /ˈɔːdɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AW-dit.
What does audit mean?
noun
- an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
- a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation“he made an audit of all the plants on his property”“an energy efficiency audit”
- examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification“audit accounts and tax returns”
- attend academic courses without getting credit
Where does audit come from?
Borrowed from Latin audītus, from audiō (“to hear”).
Questions about saying audit
How do you pronounce audit?
Say AW-dit. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔdɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɔːdɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in audit?
Audit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · dit.
Do Americans and Brits say audit the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔdɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɔːdɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.