How to Pronounce "on any account"
expression
AWN EN-ee uh-KOWNT
on EN-ee uh-KOWNT
Definition
Used to strongly say that something must not be done, no matter what happens or under any circumstances. Typically, it's found in negatives ("not on any account").
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈɛni/ /əˈkaʊnt
British English
ˈɒn/ /ˈɛni/ /ɐkˈaʊnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AWN EN-ee uh-KOWNT
UK
on EN-ee uh-KOWNT
Listen in Context
You must not, on any account, touch that wire.
On any account, do not give out your password.
Students should not be in the lab on any account after hours.
Not on any account should you let strangers into your home.