How to pronounce accented
Say it like AK-sen-tid. Accented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- sen
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- senKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accented
American and British speakers say accented in essentially the same way: /ˈæksɛntɪd/ in the US and /ˈæksɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-sen-tid.
What does accented mean?
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Questions about saying accented
How do you pronounce accented?
Say AK-sen-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈæksɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accented?
Accented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · sen · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say accented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksɛntɪd/ and the British form is /ˈæksɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.