How do you pronounce "accidents"?

In American English: /ˈæksədənts/ (AKS-uhd-uhnts). In British English: /ˈæksɪdənts/ (AKS-id-uhnts). In Canadian English: /ˈæksədənts/ (AKS-uhd-uhnts). In Australian English: /ˈaksɪdənts/ (AKS-id).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæksədənts/ (AKS-uhd-uhnts), while in British English it's /ˈæksɪdənts/ (AKS-id-uhnts).

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accidents

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/ˈæksədənts/

AKS-uhd-uhnts

Syllable Breakdown

æksac·ədci·əntsdents

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Last updated: 2026-02-12