How to pronounce accessional
Say it like ak-SESH-nul. Accessional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH).
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- ak
- SESH
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accessional 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.
- SESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accessional
American and British speakers say accessional in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛʃnəl/ in the US and /ækˈsɛʃnəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SESH-nul.
What does accessional mean?
- Pertaining to accession; additional.
Where does accessional come from?
From accession + -al.
Questions about saying accessional
How do you pronounce accessional?
Say ak-SESH-nul. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛʃnəl/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛʃnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accessional?
Accessional has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SESH). Broken into parts: ak · SESH · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say accessional the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛʃnəl/ and the British form is /ækˈsɛʃnəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.