How to pronounce accepter
Say it like ak-SEP-ter. Accepter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- ak
- SEP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accepter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accepter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ak-SEP-tuh.
What does accepter mean?
- A person who accepts; a taker.
- An acceptor; one who accepts an order or a bill of exchange.
Where does accepter come from?
From accept + -er; in the sense “respecter,” from Middle French accepteur.
Words that rhyme with accepter
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Questions about saying accepter
How do you pronounce accepter?
Say ak-SEP-ter. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛptɚ/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accepter?
Accepter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ak · SEP · ter.
Is accepter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ækˈsɛptə/ (ak-SEP-tuh).