How to pronounce acceptor
Say it like uk-SEP-ter. Acceptor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
- uk
- SEP
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acceptor 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.
- 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 acceptor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uk-SEP-tuh.
What does acceptor mean?
- One who accepts.
- One who accepts a draft or a bill of exchange; a drawee after he has accepted.
- An atom or molecule which can accept an electron to form a chemical bond.
Where does acceptor come from?
From Middle English acceptour, from Latin acceptor, with the meanings from accept.
Words that rhyme with acceptor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acceptor.
Questions about saying acceptor
How do you pronounce acceptor?
Say uk-SEP-ter. The American pronunciation is /əkˈsɛptɚ/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acceptor?
Acceptor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: uk · SEP · ter.
Is acceptor 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 /əkˈsɛptə/ (uk-SEP-tuh).