To pronounce "acceptable", say ACC-ept-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/
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"acceptable" has 4 syllables: acc-ept-abl-e. It rhymes with susceptible and perceptible, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“We need to find an acceptable present for Jeff.”
“The designs were acceptable, but they were nothing special either.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Acceptable" has 4 syllables: acc · ept · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "acceptable" is /æk.ˈsɛp.tə.bəl/.
Acceptable: Worthy, decent, sure of being accepted or received with at least moderate pleasure
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