How to pronounce "accomplish"

accomplish

Noun
American
/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

a com plish

How natives say accomplish

British
/əˈkɒm.plɪʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

a com plish

How natives say accomplish

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a short, relaxed 'uh' sound - /ə/.

  • Make a strong 'kahm' sound, stressing this part - /ˈkɑːm/.

  • End with a quick, soft 'plɪsh' - /plɪʃ/.

Common Mistakes

  • missing stress on second syllable (a-com-plish)

  • changing 'com' to 'cam' (a-cam-plish)

  • ending with 'plush' instead of 'plish' (a-com-plush)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with a short, relaxed 'uh' sound - /ə/.

  • Pronounce 'kom' with a slight 'o' sound, stressing this - /ˈkɒm/.

  • Finish with 'plɪsh' - /plɪʃ/.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is 'com' stressed?

In English, some syllables in a word are louder and longer.

Is 'plish' soft or hard?

The ending 'plish' is soft and quick.

Do I pronounce the 'o' differently in BrE?

Yes, in BrE it's more like 'o' in 'not'.

Definition

accomplish

To complete or finish something successfully.

Word Family

accomplishment

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃ.mənt/

noun

Something that has been achieved successfully.

Example: Graduating was a big accomplishment.

accomplished

/əˈkɑːm.plɪʃt/

adjective

Highly skilled or successful.

Example: He is an accomplished musician.

accomplice

/əˈkɑːm.plɪs/

noun

A person who helps another commit a crime.

Example: The thief had an accomplice.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Different ending in 'accomplishment' (-ment).

Different word stress in 'accomplished' (-ished).

'Accomplice' has a different second syllable (-plice).

Pro Tips

Focus on Stress

Remember to stress the 'com' part to be clearly understood.

Silent 'h'

The 'h' in 'plish' is very soft, almost silent.

Nearby Words

Test Your Pronunciation On Words That Have Sound Similarities With Accomplish

abroad

/əˈbrɔd/

accelerate

/əkˈsɛləˌreɪt/

accident

/ˈæksɪdənt/

accommodate

/əˈkɑːməˌdeɪt/

accompany

/əˈkʌmpəni/

afford

/əˈfɔrd/

airline

/ˈɛrˌlaɪn/

along

/əˈlɔːŋ/

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