How to pronounce accessible
Say it like ak-SES-uh-bul. Accessible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- ak
- SES
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accessible 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.
- 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accessible
American and British speakers say accessible in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛsəbəl/ in the US and /əkˈsɛsɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uk-SES-ih-bul.
What does accessible mean?
- capable of being reached“a town accessible by rail”
- capable of being read with comprehension“readily accessible to the nonprofessional reader”“the tales seem more approachable than his more difficult novels”
- easily obtained“most students now have computers accessible”“accessible money”
Where does accessible come from?
First attested in 1400, from French, from Late Latin accessibilis, from accessus, perfect passive participle of accēdō (“approach”), equivalent to access + -ible.
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Words that rhyme with accessible
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Questions about saying accessible
How do you pronounce accessible?
Say ak-SES-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛsəbəl/. In British English it is /əkˈsɛsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accessible?
Accessible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: ak · SES · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say accessible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛsəbəl/ and the British form is /əkˈsɛsɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.