How to pronounce acceptableness
Say it like ak-SEP-tuh-bul-nus. Acceptableness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- ak
- SEP
- tuh
- bul
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acceptableness 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acceptableness
American and British speakers say acceptableness in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛptəbəlnəs/ in the US and /ækˈsɛptəbəlnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SEP-tuh-bul-nus.
What does acceptableness mean?
- The quality of being acceptable, or suitable to be favorably received; acceptability.
Where does acceptableness come from?
From acceptable + -ness.
Questions about saying acceptableness
How do you pronounce acceptableness?
Say ak-SEP-tuh-bul-nus. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛptəbəlnəs/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛptəbəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acceptableness?
Acceptableness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ak · SEP · tuh · bul · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say acceptableness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛptəbəlnəs/ and the British form is /ækˈsɛptəbəlnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.