How to pronounce excepted
Say it like ik-SEP-tid. Excepted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
- ik
- SEP
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Excepted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of excepted
American and British speakers say excepted in essentially the same way: /ɪkˈsɛptɪd/ in the US and /ɪkˈsɛptɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: ik-SEP-tid.
What does excepted mean?
- simple past and past participle of except How to pronounce except
Words that rhyme with excepted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of excepted.
Questions about saying excepted
How do you pronounce excepted?
Say ik-SEP-tid. The American pronunciation is /ɪkˈsɛptɪd/. In British English it is /ɪkˈsɛptɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in excepted?
Excepted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: ik · SEP · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say excepted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪkˈsɛptɪd/ and the British form is /ɪkˈsɛptɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.