How to Pronounce Accuracy

To pronounce "accuracy", say ACC-ur-acy — 3 syllables, IPA /[ˈækjʊrəsɪ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/[ˈækjʊrəsɪ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accuracy”

"accuracy" has 3 syllables: acc-ur-acy. It rhymes with inaccuracy, if that helps it stick.

What does accuracy mean?

noun

  1. The state of being accurate; being free from mistakes, this exemption arising from carefulness; exactness; correctness

    “The value of testimony depends on its accuracy.”

  2. Exact conformity to truth, or to a rule or model; degree of conformity of a measure to a true or standard value.

Synonyms

correctnesstruthfulness

Antonyms

inaccuracy

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Words that rhyme with accuracy

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inaccuracy

Related words

truthexactlyaccuratelyaccuratepreciselyexactexactnessprecise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accuracy"?▾

"Accuracy" has 3 syllables: acc · ur · acy.

What is the IPA transcription of "accuracy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accuracy" is /[ˈækjʊrəsɪ]/.

What does "accuracy" mean?▾

Accuracy: The state of being accurate; being free from mistakes, this exemption arising from carefulness; exactness; correctness

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