How do you pronounce "accurate"?

In American English: /ˈækjɝət/ (AKY-ur-uht). In British English: /ˈækjʊɹɪt/ (AKY-uur-it). In Canadian English: /ˈækjɝət/ (AKY-ur-uht). In Australian English: /ˈakjʊɹət/ (AKY-uur).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈækjɝət/ (AKY-ur-uht), while in British English it's /ˈækjʊɹɪt/ (AKY-uur-it).

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/ˈækjɝət/

AKY-ur-uht

Syllable Breakdown

ækjac·ɝcu·ətrate

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Last updated: 2026-02-12