How to Pronounce Accident

To pronounce "accident", say ACC-id-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæksədənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæksədənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈæksɪdənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “accident”

Break "accident" into 3 beats and lean on "ACC" — that's the stressed one.

What does accident mean?

noun

  1. An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

    “to die by an accident”

  2. Especially, a collision or similar unintended event that causes damage or death.

    “My insurance went up after the second accident in three months.”

Synonyms

fortuneluckcasusbefallingcasualtychancecontingencymishap

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Related words

fortuityaccidentalcasualtyadventitiousunintentionalchanceinadvertencesurprise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accident"?▾

"Accident" has 3 syllables: acc · id · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "accident"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accident" is /ˈæksədənt/.

What does "accident" mean?▾

Accident: An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences.

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