How to pronounce accepting
Say it like ak-SEP-ting. Accepting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
- ak
- SEP
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accepting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accepting
American and British speakers say accepting in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛptɪŋ/ in the US and /əkˈsɛptɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SEP-ting.
What does accepting mean?
- present participle and gerund of accept How to pronounce accept
- Characterized by acceptance.“open and accepting”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- assentient
Words that rhyme with accepting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accepting.
Questions about saying accepting
How do you pronounce accepting?
Say ak-SEP-ting. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛptɪŋ/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛptɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accepting?
Accepting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ak · SEP · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say accepting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛptɪŋ/ and the British form is /əkˈsɛptɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.