How to Pronounce Accountability

To pronounce "accountability", say ACC-ount-ab-il-ity — 5 syllables, IPA /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

14

Letters

/ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/

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💡 Tip for remembering “accountability”

"accountability" has 5 syllables: acc-ount-ab-il-ity.

What does accountability mean?

noun

  1. The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness; responsible for; answerable for.
  2. The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. The person having this obligation may or may not have actual possession of the property, documents, or funds. Accountability is concerned primarily with records, while responsibility is concerned primarily with custody, care, and safekeeping.

Synonyms

accountableness

Related words

answerabilityanswerablenessresponsibleliableresponsibilityaccountableobligationduty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accountability"?▾

"Accountability" has 5 syllables: acc · ount · ab · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "accountability"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accountability" is /ə.ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈbɪl.ət.i/.

What does "accountability" mean?▾

Accountability: The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness; responsible for; answerable for.

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