How to Pronounce "hold accountable"
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /əˈkaʊnəbəɫ/, /əˈkaʊntəbəɫ
HOHLD uh-KOWN-tuh-buhl
hˈəʊld/ /ɐkˈaʊntəbəl
HOHLD uh-KOWN-tuh-buhl
Definition
To make someone take responsibility for their actions, especially if they have done something wrong or failed to do something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhoʊɫd/ /əˈkaʊnəbəɫ/, /əˈkaʊntəbəɫ
British English
hˈəʊld/ /ɐkˈaʊntəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHLD uh-KOWN-tuh-buhl
UK
HOHLD uh-KOWN-tuh-buhl
Listen in Context
The manager will hold accountable the team for missing the deadline.
We must hold accountable those who break the rules.
Parents should hold accountable their children for their actions.
If no one is held accountable, the problem will just continue.