English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Access Pronunciation
Access is pronounced AK-ses, IPA /ˈækˌsɛs/.
AK-ses
US /ˈækˌsɛs/ · UK /ˈæksɛs/
Syllables: AK · ses (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and verb: The right or the means to enter a place or to use something.
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Access in a Sentence
- Staff have access to the building at weekends.
- You can access the records from any terminal.
- Access to the lane is blocked by roadworks.
Common Mispronunciations of Access
Not uh-SES
The opening is a full flat a with the beat on it, and the first c is a k. Softening both gives assess instead.
Not ak-SES
Noun and verb both keep the weight at the front here, unlike many other pairs of this shape.
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