How do you pronounce "accepting"?

In American English: /ækˈsɛptɪŋ/ (ak-SEHPT-ing). In British English: /əksˈɛptɪŋ/ (uhks-EHPT-ing). In Canadian English: /ækˈsɛptɪŋ/ (ak-SEHPT-ing). In Australian English: /ɐksˈɛptɪŋ/ (ⱯKS-ehpt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ækˈsɛptɪŋ/ (ak-SEHPT-ing), while in British English it's /əksˈɛptɪŋ/ (uhks-EHPT-ing).

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/ækˈsɛptɪŋ/

ak-SEHPT-ing

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·sɛptcept·ɪŋing

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Last updated: 2026-02-12