How to Pronounce "have an accident"
expression
HAV-ən AK-suh-dent
hav-UN AK-si-dent
Definition
To unexpectedly experience an event where you are hurt or something is damaged, especially in traffic or while doing something risky.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈæksədənt
British English
hæv/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈæksɪdənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAV-ən AK-suh-dent
UK
hav-UN AK-si-dent
Listen in Context
He had an accident on his way to school.
Be careful, you might have an accident.
My dog had an accident in the house.
She drove too fast and unfortunately had an accident.