How to pronounce accidence
Say it like AK-sih-duns. Accidence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- sih
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accidence 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accidence
American and British speakers say accidence in essentially the same way: /ˈæksɪdəns/ in the US and /ˈæksɪdəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-sih-duns.
What does accidence mean?
- The inflection of words.
- The rudiments of any subject.
- A book containing the first principles of grammar; (by extension) a book containing the rudiments of any subject or art.
Questions about saying accidence
How do you pronounce accidence?
Say AK-sih-duns. The American pronunciation is /ˈæksɪdəns/. In British English it is /ˈæksɪdəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accidence?
Accidence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · sih · duns.
Do Americans and Brits say accidence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæksɪdəns/ and the British form is /ˈæksɪdəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.