How to Pronounce "accession"
word
əkˈsɛʃən
uk-SESH-uhn
ɐksˈɛʃən
uk-SESH-uhn
Definition
The act of joining or being accepted into an organization or agreement; or the act of taking a position of power, especially as a ruler.
IPA Transcription
American English
əkˈsɛʃən
British English
ɐksˈɛʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uk-SESH-uhn
UK
uk-SESH-uhn
Listen in Context
The country's accession to the trade agreement was approved.
Queen Elizabeth's accession to the throne took place in 1952.
The document described the terms of accession to the organization.
There's a ceremony for the accession of every new monarch.