How to pronounce acceptant
Say it like ak-SEP-tunt. Acceptant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- ak
- SEP
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acceptant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acceptant
American and British speakers say acceptant in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛptənt/ in the US and /ækˈsɛptənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SEP-tunt.
What does acceptant mean?
- accepting; receiving.
- One who accepts something.
Where does acceptant come from?
From accept + -ant.
Questions about saying acceptant
How do you pronounce acceptant?
Say ak-SEP-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛptənt/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛptənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acceptant?
Acceptant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ak · SEP · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say acceptant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛptənt/ and the British form is /ækˈsɛptənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.