How to Pronounce "on account of"
expression
ON uh-KOWN-t uhv
ON uh-KOWN-t ov
Definition
Used to explain the reason for something; it means 'because of' or 'due to'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /əˈkaʊnt/ /ˈəv
British English
ˈɒn/ /ɐkˈaʊnt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON uh-KOWN-t uhv
UK
ON uh-KOWN-t ov
Listen in Context
The game was canceled on account of the rain.
She stayed home on account of being sick.
They left early on account of the traffic.
I'm running late on account of a last-minute meeting.