How to pronounce accept
Say it like ak-SEPT. Accept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEPT).
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- ak
- SEPT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accept 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.
- SEPTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of accept
American and British speakers say accept in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛpt/ in the US and /əkˈsɛpt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SEPT.
What does accept mean?
- consider or hold as true“I cannot accept the dogma of this church”“accept an argument”
- receive willingly something given or offered“The only girl who would have him was the miller's daughter”“I won't have this dog in my house!”
- give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to“I cannot accept your invitation”“I go for this resolution”
Where does accept come from?
First attested about 1380.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with accept
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Questions about saying accept
How do you pronounce accept?
Say ak-SEPT. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛpt/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accept?
Accept has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEPT). Broken into parts: ak · SEPT.
Do Americans and Brits say accept the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛpt/ and the British form is /əkˈsɛpt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.