How do you pronounce "accessory"?

In American English: /ækˈsɛsɝi/ (ak-SEHS-ur-ee). In British English: /æksˈɛsəɹi/ (aks-EHS-uhr-ee). In Canadian English: /ækˈsɛsɝi/ (ak-SEHS-ur-ee). In Australian English: /ɐksˈɛsəɹi/ (ⱯKS-ehs-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ækˈsɛsɝi/ (ak-SEHS-ur-ee), while in British English it's /æksˈɛsəɹi/ (aks-EHS-uhr-ee).

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accessory

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/ækˈsɛsɝi/

ak-SEHS-ur-ee

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·sɛsces·ɝso·iry

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Last updated: 2026-02-12