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How to pronounce accountants

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uhKʰOWNtnts

/əˈkʰaʊn.t̚n̩ts/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

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A person whose job is to prepare and check financial records and reports.

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Meanings & examples

noun

A person whose job is to prepare and check financial records and reports.

We hired an accountant to prepare our tax return.

The accountant found a mistake in the company's records.

Common phrases & grammar

tax accountant · certified public accountant · company accountant · hire an accountant

an accountant + prepares + financial records

hire + an accountant

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