How to Pronounce Accelerant

To pronounce "accelerant", say ACC-el-er-ant — 4 syllables, IPA /əkˈsɛləɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/əkˈsɛləɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accelerant”

"accelerant" has 4 syllables: acc-el-er-ant.

What does accelerant mean?

noun

  1. Any substance that can bond, mix, or disturb another substance and cause an increase in the speed of a natural or artificial chemical process.
  2. A substance that accelerates the development of a fire; especially some petroleum product used to spread an act of arson

Related words

gasthrottleupsurgeacceleratorparticlecatalystactivatorsynergist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accelerant"?▾

"Accelerant" has 4 syllables: acc · el · er · ant.

What is the IPA transcription of "accelerant"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accelerant" is /əkˈsɛləɹənt/.

What does "accelerant" mean?▾

Accelerant: Any substance that can bond, mix, or disturb another substance and cause an increase in the speed of a natural or artificial chemical process.

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