English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Accurately Pronunciation
Accurately is pronounced A-kyer-uht-lee, IPA /ˈækjɝətli/.
A-kyer-uht-lee
US /ˈækjɝətli/ · UK /ˈækjʊrətli/
Syllables: A · kyer · uht · lee (4 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adverb: In a way that is correct in every detail.
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Accurately in a Sentence
- The map shows the boundary accurately.
- She reported the figures accurately.
- Nothing was recorded accurately that day.
Common Mispronunciations of Accurately
Not a-KYER-uht-lee
The opening A is the loud beat, and the three behind it are all weak.
Not A-kyoo-rayt-lee
The ate of accurate flattens to uht in front of the ly, so no ay survives.
Tip: Accurate and accurately are separated by one quiet beat on the end.
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