How to Pronounce Audit

To pronounce "audit", say AUD-it — 2 syllables, IPA /ɔː.dɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ɔː.dɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “audit”

"audit" has 2 syllables: aud-it.

What does audit mean?

noun

  1. A judicial examination.
  2. An examination in general.

verb

  1. To examine and adjust (e.g. an account).

    “to audit the accounts of a treasure, or of parties who have a suit depending in court”

  2. To conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to test the adequacy and effectiveness of data security and data integrity procedures, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes

Related words

inspectscrutinizeexaminationvettinginspectionreviewingscrutinyreview

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "audit"?▾

"Audit" has 2 syllables: aud · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "audit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "audit" is /ɔː.dɪt/.

What does "audit" mean?▾

Audit: A judicial examination.

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