How to Pronounce Accessible

To pronounce "accessible", say ACC-ess-ibl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accessible”

"accessible" has 4 syllables: acc-ess-ibl-e. It rhymes with irrepressible and inaccessible, if that helps it stick.

What does accessible mean?

adjective

  1. Easy of access or approach.

    “an accessible town or mountain”

  2. (specifically) Built or designed as to be usable by people with disabilities.

    “accessible public transport”

Synonyms

approachableeasy-goingfriendlywelcoming

Antonyms

inaccessible

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Words that rhyme with accessible

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irrepressibleinaccessibleaddressablecessibleincompressibleguessable

Related words

come-at-ablereachablegetatablehandyavailableconvenientcomprehensiblecomprehendible

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accessible"?▾

"Accessible" has 4 syllables: acc · ess · ibl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "accessible"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accessible" is /əkˈsɛs.ə.bəl/.

What does "accessible" mean?▾

Accessible: Easy of access or approach.

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