How to pronounce accents
Say it like AK-sents. Accents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- sents
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accents 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.
- sentsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of accents
American and British speakers say accents in essentially the same way: /ˈæksɛnts/ in the US and /ˈæksɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-sents.
What does accents mean?
- plural of accent How to pronounce accent
- third-person singular simple present indicative of accent How to pronounce accent
Questions about saying accents
How do you pronounce accents?
Say AK-sents. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksɛnts/. In British English it is /ˈæksɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accents?
Accents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · sents.
Do Americans and Brits say accents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksɛnts/ and the British form is /ˈæksɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.