How to pronounce acceptilation
Say it like uk-sep-tih-LAY-shun. Acceptilation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY).
- uk
- sep
- tih
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acceptilation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acceptilation
American and British speakers say acceptilation in essentially the same way: /əkˌsɛptɪˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /əkˌsɛptɪˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-sep-tih-LAY-shun.
What does acceptilation mean?
- Gratuitous discharge; a release from debt or obligation without payment; free remission.
- The doctrine, laid down by Duns Scotus and maintained by the Arminians, that the satisfaction rendered by Christ was not in itself really a true or full equivalent, but was merely accepted by God, through his gracious goodwill, as sufficient.
Where does acceptilation come from?
From Latin acceptilatio (“entry of a debt collected, acquittance”), from past participle of accipere (compare accept) + latio (“a carrying”), from latus, past participle of ferre (“to carry”).
Words that rhyme with acceptilation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acceptilation.
Questions about saying acceptilation
How do you pronounce acceptilation?
Say uk-sep-tih-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əkˌsɛptɪˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /əkˌsɛptɪˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acceptilation?
Acceptilation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAY). Broken into parts: uk · sep · tih · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say acceptilation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əkˌsɛptɪˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /əkˌsɛptɪˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.