How to pronounce acceptance
Say it like ak-SEP-tuns. Acceptance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- ak
- SEP
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acceptance 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.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acceptance
American and British speakers say acceptance in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛptəns/ in the US and /əkˈsɛptəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SEP-tuns.
What does acceptance mean?
- the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true“he gave credence to the gossip”“acceptance of Newtonian mechanics was unquestioned for 200 years”
- the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception“its adoption by society”“the proposal found wide acceptance”
- the state of being acceptable and accepted“torn jeans received no acceptance at the country club”
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Questions about saying acceptance
How do you pronounce acceptance?
Say ak-SEP-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛptəns/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛptəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acceptance?
Acceptance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ak · SEP · tuns.
Do Americans and Brits say acceptance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛptəns/ and the British form is /əkˈsɛptəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.