How to pronounce accretive
Say it like uh-KREE-tiv. Accretive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE).
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- uh
- KREE
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accretive 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.
- KREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accretive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KREE-tiv.
What does accretive mean?
- Relating to accretion; increasing, or adding to, by growth.
Where does accretive come from?
From accrete + -ive.
Questions about saying accretive
How do you pronounce accretive?
Say uh-KREE-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈkritɪv/. In British English it is /əˈkriːtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accretive?
Accretive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KREE). Broken into parts: uh · KREE · tiv.
Is accretive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈkriːtɪv/ (uh-KREE-tiv).