How do you pronounce "accepted"?

In American English: /ækˈsɛptɪd/ (ak-SEHPT-id). In British English: /əksˈɛptɪd/ (uhks-EHPT-id). In Canadian English: /ækˈsɛptɪd/ (ak-SEHPT-id). In Australian English: /ɐksˈɛptɪd/ (ⱯKS-ehpt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ækˈsɛptɪd/ (ak-SEHPT-id), while in British English it's /əksˈɛptɪd/ (uhks-EHPT-id).

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/ækˈsɛptɪd/

ak-SEHPT-id

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·sɛptcept·ɪded

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Last updated: 2026-02-12