How to Pronounce "accountability"
word
əˈkaʊnəbɪɫɪti/, /əˈkaʊntəˌbɪɫɪti
uh-KOWN-tuh-BIH-li-tee
ɐkˌaʊntəbˈɪlɪti
uh-kOWN-tuh-BIL-i-tee
Definition
Accountability is the responsibility to explain your actions and accept the results, especially when you have a duty or role to fulfill. It often means you must answer to others for your decisions or performance.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkaʊnəbɪɫɪti/, /əˈkaʊntəˌbɪɫɪti
British English
ɐkˌaʊntəbˈɪlɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KOWN-tuh-BIH-li-tee
UK
uh-kOWN-tuh-BIL-i-tee
Listen in Context
Accountability is important in any job.
The manager takes accountability for his team's mistakes.
Good leaders believe in accountability and trust.
If there's no accountability, people may not do their best work.