How to pronounce accepts
Say it like ak-SEPTS. Accepts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEPTS).
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- ak
- SEPTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accepts 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.
- SEPTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of accepts
American and British speakers say accepts in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛpts/ in the US and /əkˈsɛpts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SEPTS.
What does accepts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of accept How to pronounce accept
- plural of accept How to pronounce accept
Questions about saying accepts
How do you pronounce accepts?
Say ak-SEPTS. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛpts/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛpts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accepts?
Accepts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEPTS). Broken into parts: ak · SEPTS.
Do Americans and Brits say accepts the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛpts/ and the British form is /əkˈsɛpts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.