How to Pronounce "accountable"
word
/əˈkaʊnəbəɫ/, /əˈkaʊntəbəɫ/
uh-KOWN-tuh-buhl
/ɐkˈaʊntəbəl/
uh-KOWN-tuh-buhl
Definition
If someone is accountable, they are responsible for their actions and must explain them to others or accept the results.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈkaʊnəbəɫ/, /əˈkaʊntəbəɫ/
British English
/ɐkˈaʊntəbəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KOWN-tuh-buhl
UK
uh-KOWN-tuh-buhl
Listen in Context
Managers must be accountable for their team's results.
Each student is accountable for doing their homework.
You are accountable for your own choices.
If mistakes are made, someone has to be held accountable.