How do you pronounce "acceptance"?

In American English: /ækˈsɛptəns/ (ak-SEHPT-uhns). In British English: /əksˈɛptəns/ (uhks-EHPT-uhns). In Canadian English: /ækˈsɛptəns/ (ak-SEHPT-uhns). In Australian English: /ɐksˈɛptəns/ (ⱯKS-ehpt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ækˈsɛptəns/ (ak-SEHPT-uhns), while in British English it's /əksˈɛptəns/ (uhks-EHPT-uhns).

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/ækˈsɛptəns/

ak-SEHPT-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·sɛptcep·ənstance

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Last updated: 2026-02-12