How to Pronounce "bring to account"
expression
BRING tuh uh-KOWNT
bring tuh uh-KOWNT
Definition
To demand that someone explain their actions, especially in order to hold them responsible for something wrong or bad that they have done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /əˈkaʊnt
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /ɐkˈaʊnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING tuh uh-KOWNT
UK
bring tuh uh-KOWNT
Listen in Context
The government promised to bring to account anyone involved in corruption.
They hope the new law will bring to account those who break environmental regulations.
If someone commits fraud, they should be brought to account.
It's time those responsible for the disaster were brought to account.