How to pronounce acceptive
Say it like ak-SEP-tiv. Acceptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- ak
- SEP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acceptive 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acceptive
American and British speakers say acceptive in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛptɪv/ in the US and /ækˈsɛptɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SEP-tiv.
What does acceptive mean?
- Fit for acceptance.
- Receptive.
Where does acceptive come from?
From accept + -ive.
Words that rhyme with acceptive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acceptive.
Questions about saying acceptive
How do you pronounce acceptive?
Say ak-SEP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛptɪv/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acceptive?
Acceptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ak · SEP · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say acceptive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛptɪv/ and the British form is /ækˈsɛptɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.