How do you pronounce "accuracy"?

In American English: /ˈækjɝəsi/ (AKY-ur-uhs-ee). In British English: /ˈækjʊɹəsi/ (AKY-uur-uhs-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈækjɝəsi/ (AKY-ur-uhs-ee). In Australian English: /ˈakjʊɹəsi/ (AKY-uur-uhs).

Is "accuracy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈækjɝəsi/ (AKY-ur-uhs-ee), while in British English it's /ˈækjʊɹəsi/ (AKY-uur-uhs-ee).

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/ˈækjɝəsi/

AKY-ur-uhs-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ækjac·ɝcu·əsra·icy

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Last updated: 2026-02-12