English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Accuracy Pronunciation
Accuracy is pronounced A-kyer-uh-see, IPA /ˈækjɝəsi/.
A-kyer-uh-see
US /ˈækjɝəsi/ · UK /ˈækjʊrəsi/
Syllables: A · kyer · uh · see (4 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The quality of being correct and free from error.
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Accuracy in a Sentence
- The forecast has improved in accuracy over the last decade.
- Speed matters less than accuracy here.
- He questioned the accuracy of the figures.
Common Mispronunciations of Accuracy
Not uh-KYUU-ruh-see
Thump the opening A. Accurate behaves the same way, though accurately tempts people to shift the weight along.
Not A-koo-ruh-see
A y glide follows the c, giving kyer rather than koo.
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