How many syllables in accepted?

Syllables in accepted

3

ac·cept·ed

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

How to say accepted

Said as /ækˈsɛptɪd/3 syllables, ac-CEPT-ed · da-DUM-da
Said as /əkˈsɛptɪd/3 syllables, ac-CEPT-ed · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say accepted slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ac, cept, ed. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in accepted?
Accepted has three syllables.
How do you divide accepted into syllables?
Accepted divides as ac-cept-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in accepted?
The second syllable (ac-CEPT-ed).

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