OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACCELERATE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.

OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACCELERATE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.

Here is the pronunciation, meaning, and definition of the word “Accelerate” as found in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) style:

Word: Accelerate

Part of Speech: Verb

Pronunciation:

/əkˈsɛləreɪt/
(UK and US pronunciation is largely similar)

Breakdown:
uhk-SEL-uh-rayt

• ək = like “uck” in “duck” (unstressed)

• ˈsɛl = emphasis here, sounds like “sell”

• əreɪt = sounds like “uh-rayt”

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Oxford English Dictionary Definition:

Accelerate (verb):

1. To begin to move more quickly
   ➤ The car accelerated as it approached the highway.

2. To cause something to happen sooner or more quickly
   ➤ The government is trying to accelerate the vaccination process.

3. (Physics) To increase in rate of change of velocity
   ➤ The object accelerates as it falls under gravity.

Synonyms:

• Speed up

• Hasten

• Expedite

• Quicken

Word Origin:

From Latin accelerare, from ad- (towards) + celer (swift).

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Here is the Oxford-style entry for the word “accelerate”, including pronunciation, meaning, and definition:

Word: Accelerate

Part of Speech: Verb
Oxford Dictionary Level: Academic / Technical / Common Usage

Pronunciation (IPA):

/əkˈseləreɪt/

How to Pronounce:

uhk-SEL-uh-rayt

• ə → “uh” (soft ‘a’ sound)

• ˈsel → stressed syllable, sounds like “sell”

• əreɪt → “uh-rayt”

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Meaning & Definition (Oxford Style):

1. To begin to move more quickly

The car accelerated suddenly and sped away.

2. To happen or make something happen sooner or faster

Measures were taken to accelerate economic growth.

3. (Physics) To increase the rate of change of velocity

A falling object accelerates due to gravity.

Word Origin:

Late 15th century: from Latin accelerat- ‘hastened’, from the verb accelerare, from ad- ‘towards’ + celer ‘swift’.

Synonyms:

Example Sentences:

1. She hit the gas pedal and the vehicle accelerated.

2. The reforms were designed to accelerate the approval process.

3. In free fall, objects accelerate at 9.8 m/s².

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OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ACCELERATE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.