How to pronounce accelerate
Say it like ak-SEL-uh-rayt. Accelerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL).
- ak
- SEL
- uh
- rayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accelerate 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.
- 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.
- raytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of accelerate
American and British speakers say accelerate in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛləˌreɪt/ in the US and /ækˈsɛləˌreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SEL-uh-rayt.
What does accelerate mean?
- move faster“The car accelerated”
- cause to move faster“He accelerated the car”
Where does accelerate come from?
First attested in the 1520s.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with accelerate
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accelerate.
Questions about saying accelerate
How do you pronounce accelerate?
Say ak-SEL-uh-rayt. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪt/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accelerate?
Accelerate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEL). Broken into parts: ak · SEL · uh · rayt.
Do Americans and Brits say accelerate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪt/ and the British form is /ækˈsɛləˌreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.