How to pronounce accedence
Say it like ak-SEE-duns. Accedence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- ak
- SEE
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accedence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accedence
American and British speakers say accedence in essentially the same way: /ækˈsidəns/ in the US and /ækˈsiːdəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SEE-duns.
What does accedence mean?
- The act of acceding
Where does accedence come from?
From accede + -ence.
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Words that rhyme with accedence
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Questions about saying accedence
How do you pronounce accedence?
Say ak-SEE-duns. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsidəns/. In British English it is /ækˈsiːdəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accedence?
Accedence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: ak · SEE · duns.
Do Americans and Brits say accedence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsidəns/ and the British form is /ækˈsiːdəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.