How do you pronounce "accessible"?

In American English: /ækˈsɛsəbəl/ (ak-SEHS-uhb-uhl). In British English: /əksˈɛsɪbəl/ (uhks-EHS-ib-uhl). In Canadian English: /ækˈsɛsəbəl/ (ak-SEHS-uhb-uhl). In Australian English: /aksˈɛsəbəl/ (AKS-ehs-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ækˈsɛsəbəl/ (ak-SEHS-uhb-uhl), while in British English it's /əksˈɛsɪbəl/ (uhks-EHS-ib-uhl).

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/ækˈsɛsəbəl/

ak-SEHS-uhb-uhl

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ækac·sɛsces·əbsi·əlble

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Last updated: 2026-02-12

accessible

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