How to pronounce accelerant
Say it like uk-SEL-uh-runt. Accelerant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
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- uk
- SEL
- uh
- runt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accelerant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accelerant
American and British speakers say accelerant in essentially the same way: /əkˈsɛlərənt/ in the US and /əkˈsɛlərənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SEL-uh-runt.
What does accelerant mean?
- In the context of fire protection, a substance that accelerates the development of a fire, especially some hydrocarbon-based fuel used to spread a fire caused by arson.
- A substance used to catalyze the vulcanization of rubber.
- Something that speeds up a process or the uptake of something else.
- Causing acceleration or speeding up; accelerating.
Where does accelerant come from?
From accelerate + -ant (suffix forming agent nouns from verbs, or forming adjectives with senses of being prone or tending to do the actions of verbs).
Questions about saying accelerant
How do you pronounce accelerant?
Say uk-SEL-uh-runt. The American pronunciation is /əkˈsɛlərənt/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛlərənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accelerant?
Accelerant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: uk · SEL · uh · runt.
Do Americans and Brits say accelerant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əkˈsɛlərənt/ and the British form is /əkˈsɛlərənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.