How many syllables in acceptance?

Syllables in acceptance

3

ac·cep·tance

Acceptance has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say acceptance

Said as /ækˈsɛptəns/3 syllables, ac-CEP-tance · da-DUM-da
Said as /əkˈsɛptəns/3 syllables, ac-CEP-tance · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say acceptance slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ac, cep, tance. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in acceptance?
Acceptance has three syllables.
How do you divide acceptance into syllables?
Acceptance divides as ac-cep-tance.
Which syllable is stressed in acceptance?
The second syllable (ac-CEP-tance).

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