acceptable

How many syllables in acceptable?

  4 syllables

Divide acceptable into syllables:   ac-cept-a-ble
Stressed syllable in acceptable:   ac-cept-a-ble
How to pronounce acceptable:   ak-sept-ah-bul
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Synonyms for acceptable


1 syllable
  • fine
  • right
2 syllables
  • all right
  • correct
  • normal
  • okay
  • standard
  • allowed
  • kosher
  • ok
  • pleasing
  • welcome
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
    8 syllables
    • within acceptable limits
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