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How to pronounce unaccounted

Say it like uhn-uh-KOWN-tid. Unaccounted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOWN).

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US American/ˌʌnəˈkaʊntɪd/uhn-uh-KOWN-tid
UK British/ˌʌnəˈkaʊntɪd/uhn-uh-KOWN-tid
  • uhn
  • uh
  • KOWN
  • tid
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Unaccounted pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
  4. tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.

American vs British pronunciation of unaccounted

American and British speakers say unaccounted in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntɪd/ in the US and /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntɪd/ in the UK.

British respelling: uhn-uh-KOWN-tid.

What does unaccounted mean?

adjective
  1. Not accounted

Where does unaccounted come from?

From un- + accounted.

Words that rhyme with unaccounted

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Questions about saying unaccounted

How do you pronounce unaccounted?

Say uhn-uh-KOWN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntɪd/. In British English it is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in unaccounted?

Unaccounted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOWN). Broken into parts: uhn · uh · KOWN · tid.

Do Americans and Brits say unaccounted the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntɪd/ and the British form is /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).