How to Pronounce Accept

To pronounce "accept", say acc-EPT — 2 syllables, IPA /ækˈsɛpt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ækˈsɛpt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐksˈɛpt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “accept”

Break "accept" into 2 beats and lean on "EPT" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with adept and inept, if that helps it stick.

What does accept mean?

verb

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
To admit to a place or a group.
“The Boy Scouts were going to accept him as a member.”

adjective

Accepted.

Synonyms

admit onfang receive take withtake

Antonyms

decline reject

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Words that rhyme with accept

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

adept inept precept intercept prepped leapt swept yclept leaped wept crept stepped

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accept"?▾

"Accept" has 2 syllables: acc · ept.

What is the IPA transcription of "accept"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accept" is /ækˈsɛpt/.

What does "accept" mean?▾

Accept: To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

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