How to pronounce accessing
Say it like AK-ses-ing. Accessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- ses
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accessing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accessing
American and British speakers say accessing in essentially the same way: /ˈækˌsɛsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈækˌsɛsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-ses-ing.
What does accessing mean?
- present participle and gerund of access How to pronounce access
Questions about saying accessing
How do you pronounce accessing?
Say AK-ses-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈækˌsɛsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈækˌsɛsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accessing?
Accessing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · ses · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say accessing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækˌsɛsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈækˌsɛsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.