How to pronounce acceptably
Say it like ak-SEP-tuh-blee. Acceptably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
- ak
- SEP
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acceptably 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.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acceptably
American and British speakers say acceptably in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛptəbli/ in the US and /əkˈsɛptəbli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SEP-tuh-blee.
What does acceptably mean?
- In an acceptable manner; in a manner to please or give satisfaction.
- To an acceptable degree.
Where does acceptably come from?
From Middle English acceptably, equivalent to acceptable + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- tolerably
- so-so
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying acceptably
How do you pronounce acceptably?
Say ak-SEP-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛptəbli/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛptəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acceptably?
Acceptably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ak · SEP · tuh · blee.
Do Americans and Brits say acceptably the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛptəbli/ and the British form is /əkˈsɛptəbli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.