How to Pronounce "give an account of"
expression
GIV an uh-KOWNT uhv
giv UN uh-KOWNT OV
Definition
To describe, explain, or report what happened in detail, usually about an event, experience, or incident.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /əˈkaʊnt/ /ˈəv
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɐn/ /ɐkˈaʊnt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV an uh-KOWNT uhv
UK
giv UN uh-KOWNT OV
Listen in Context
The witness was asked to give an account of what happened during the accident.
In his letter, he gave an account of his travels.
Students must give an account of their project in the final exam.
Can you give an account of what you saw last night?