How do you pronounce "acceptable"?

In American English: /ækˈsɛptəbəl/ (ak-SEHPT-uhb-uhl). In British English: /əksˈɛptəbəl/ (uhks-EHPT-uhb-uhl). In Canadian English: /ækˈsɛptəbəl/ (ak-SEHPT-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /ɐksˈɛptəbəl/ (ⱯKS-ehpt-uhb).

Is "acceptable" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ækˈsɛptəbəl/ (ak-SEHPT-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /əksˈɛptəbəl/ (uhks-EHPT-uhb-uhl).

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/ækˈsɛptəbəl/

ak-SEHPT-uhb-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·sɛptce·əbpt·əlable

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Last updated: 2026-02-12