English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Accurate Pronunciation
Accurate is pronounced A-kyer-uht, IPA /ˈækjɝət/.
A-kyer-uht
US /ˈækjɝət/ · UK /ˈækjʊrət/
Syllables: A · kyer · uht (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Correct in every detail.
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Accurate in a Sentence
- The map is accurate to within a metre.
- Her account of the meeting was accurate.
- We need an accurate count before Friday.
Common Mispronunciations of Accurate
Not uh-KYUU-ruht
Thump the opening A, because the stress never leaves the first syllable here.
Not A-koo-rayt
Slip a y in after the c, then let the ending fall to a weak uht instead of a full rayt.
Tip: Accuracy adds a beat and keeps the stress where it was: A-kyer-uh-see.
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