How to Pronounce "on no account"
expression
AWN-NOH-uh-KOWNT
ON-NOH-uh-KOWNT
Definition
Used to emphasize that something must never be done, allowed, or considered, no matter what. It expresses a strict prohibition or strong warning.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈnoʊ/ /əˈkaʊnt
British English
ˈɒn/ /nəʊ/ /ɐkˈaʊnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN-NOH-uh-KOWNT
UK
ON-NOH-uh-KOWNT
Listen in Context
On no account should you open this door.
On no account are students allowed to use phones in class.
On no account must this medicine be taken with alcohol.
On no account should you tell anyone my secret.