How to pronounce accessories
Say it like ak-SES-uh-reez. Accessories has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES).
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- ak
- SES
- uh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accessories 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.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accessories
American and British speakers say accessories in essentially the same way: /ækˈsɛsəriz/ in the US and /ækˈsɛsəriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-SES-uh-reez.
What does accessories mean?
- plural of accessory How to pronounce accessory
Questions about saying accessories
How do you pronounce accessories?
Say ak-SES-uh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ækˈsɛsəriz/. In British English it is /ækˈsɛsəriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accessories?
Accessories has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SES). Broken into parts: ak · SES · uh · reez.
Do Americans and Brits say accessories the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækˈsɛsəriz/ and the British form is /ækˈsɛsəriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.