Pronunciation of "Accept" and "Except"

[Williamyh]

Hi all,

Sometimes when I hear native speakers say "Accept" and "Except",because they speak very fast...I think the pronunciation of these two words have no different...Could you please tell me how do I distinguish their pronunciations?

Regards,

WYH

[konungursvia]

You're right, we sometimes pronounce them the same unless aiming at clear, broadcaster's diction.

[Williamyh]

You're right, we sometimes pronounce them the same unless aiming at clear, broadcaster's diction.

If so, it would be easy to misunderstand, right?

[konungursvia]

No, context allow us to see which is which. Except is used in the imperative mood, accept in the indicative, with a pronoun (I accept, you accept, we must accept...)

[Williamyh]

No, context allow us to see which is which. Except is used in the imperative mood, accept in the indicative, with a pronoun (I accept, you accept, we must accept...)

It's clear to me...thanks a lot.