How to pronounce accessary
Say it like uk-SES-uh-ree. Accessary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- uk
- SES
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accessary 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.
- SESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accessary
American and British speakers say accessary in essentially the same way: /əkˈsɛsəri/ in the US and /əkˈsɛsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SES-uh-ree.
What does accessary mean?
- Someone who accedes to some act, now especially a crime; one who contributes as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense.
- Accompanying as a subordinate; additional; accessory; especially, uniting in, or contributing to, a crime, but not as chief actor. See accessory.
Where does accessary come from?
From Middle English accessarie, axcessary, excercary, from Medieval Latin accessārius.
Words that rhyme with accessary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accessary.
Questions about saying accessary
How do you pronounce accessary?
Say uk-SES-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /əkˈsɛsəri/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accessary?
Accessary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: uk · SES · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say accessary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əkˈsɛsəri/ and the British form is /əkˈsɛsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.