How to pronounce accrete
Say it like uh-KREET. Accrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREET).
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- uh
- KREET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accrete 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.
- KREETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of accrete
American and British speakers say accrete in essentially the same way: /əˈkrit/ in the US and /əˈkriːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KREET.
What does accrete mean?
- To grow together, combine; to fuse.“Astronomers believe the Earth began to accrete more than 4.6 billion years ago.”
- To adhere; to grow or to be added to gradually.
- To make adhere; to add; to make larger or more, as by growing.
- Characterized by accretion; made up.“accrete matter”
- Grown together.
Where does accrete come from?
Back-formation from accretion.
Words that rhyme with accrete
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accrete.
Questions about saying accrete
How do you pronounce accrete?
Say uh-KREET. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrit/. In British English it is /əˈkriːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accrete?
Accrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREET). Broken into parts: uh · KREET.
Do Americans and Brits say accrete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkrit/ and the British form is /əˈkriːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.