How to Pronounce Account

To pronounce "account", say ACC-ount — 2 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈkaʊnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ə.ˈkaʊnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “account”

"account" has 2 syllables: acc-ount. It rhymes with surmount and mount, if that helps it stick.

What does account mean?

noun

A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review.
A sum of money deposited at a bank and subject to withdrawal.
“to keep one's account at the bank.”

Synonyms

accounting explanation defense excuse membership registration username

Words that rhyme with account

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

surmount mount count recount tantamount catamount discount amount fount headcount miscount

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "account"?▾

"Account" has 2 syllables: acc · ount.

What is the IPA transcription of "account"?▾

The IPA transcription of "account" is /ə.ˈkaʊnt/.

What does "account" mean?▾

Account: A registry of pecuniary transactions; a written or printed statement of business dealings or debts and credits, and also of other things subjected to a reckoning or review.

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