How to Pronounce Accosting

To pronounce "accosting", say ACC-ost-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

ACC-ost-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “accosting”

"accosting" has 3 syllables: acc-ost-ing. It rhymes with exhausting and costing, if that helps it stick.

What does accosting mean?

verb

  1. To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.
  2. To join side to side; to border.

noun

  1. The act of physically confronting a person.

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Words that rhyme with accosting

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exhaustingcostingfrostingdefrostingosting

Related words

solicitaddressaffrontmentaffrontingencounterallisionface-offaffray

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accosting"?▾

"Accosting" has 3 syllables: acc · ost · ing.

What does "accosting" mean?▾

Accosting: To approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request.

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