How to pronounce acceptances
Say it like ak-SEP-tun-siz. Acceptances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- ak
- SEP
- tun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acceptances 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acceptances
American and British speakers say acceptances in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛptənsɪz/ in the US and /ækˈsɛptənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SEP-tun-siz.
What does acceptances mean?
- plural of acceptance How to pronounce acceptance
Questions about saying acceptances
How do you pronounce acceptances?
Say ak-SEP-tun-siz. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛptənsɪz/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛptənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acceptances?
Acceptances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ak · SEP · tun · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say acceptances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛptənsɪz/ and the British form is /ækˈsɛptənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.