accountability

noun

Stress: fifth syllable

Syllables: ac-count-a-bil-i-ty (6)
English Definition

The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

Example Sentence

There must be accountability among government officials.

US IPA /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/
UK IPA /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/

Synonyms

responsibility liability answerability blameworthiness culpability

Antonyms

irresponsibility unaccountability blamelessness