How to pronounce accresce
Say it like uh-KRES. Accresce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRES).
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- uh
- KRES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accresce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of accresce
American and British speakers say accresce in essentially the same way: /əˈkrɛs/ in the US and /əˈkrɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KRES.
What does accresce mean?
- To accrue.
Where does accresce come from?
From Latin accrescere.
Words that rhyme with accresce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accresce.
Questions about saying accresce
How do you pronounce accresce?
Say uh-KRES. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrɛs/. In British English it is /əˈkrɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accresce?
Accresce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRES). Broken into parts: uh · KRES.
Do Americans and Brits say accresce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkrɛs/ and the British form is /əˈkrɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.