English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Accessible Pronunciation
Accessible is pronounced ak-SE-suh-buhl, IPA /ækˈsɛsəbəl/.
ak-SE-suh-buhl
US /ækˈsɛsəbəl/ · UK /əkˈsɛsəbəl/
Syllables: ak · SE · suh · buhl (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Able to be reached, entered, or understood without difficulty.
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Accessible in a Sentence
- The side entrance is accessible by ramp.
- Her writing is accessible without being simple.
- Only two of the platforms are accessible.
Common Mispronunciations of Accessible
Not AK-se-suh-buhl
Adding ible drags the push onto SE, where access keeps it at the front. The same shift happens between respond and responsible.
Not uh-SE-suh-buhl
Dropping the k leaves a word about assessing. Keep it audible so the opening beat is ak and not a.
Tip: Accessible ends in ible and acceptable in able, and the two spellings catch almost everybody out.
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