How to pronounce accroach
Say it like uh-KROHCH. Accroach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROHCH).
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- uh
- KROHCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accroach 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.
- KROHCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of accroach
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-KROHCH.
What does accroach mean?
- To hook, or draw to oneself as with a hook.
- To usurp, as jurisdiction or royal prerogatives.
- To encroach.
Where does accroach come from?
From Middle English acrochen, from Old French acrochier (“to hook in”), from a + croche (“hook”).
Words that rhyme with accroach
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Questions about saying accroach
How do you pronounce accroach?
Say uh-KROHCH. The American pronunciation is /əˈkroʊtʃ/. In British English it is /əˈkrəʊtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accroach?
Accroach has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROHCH). Broken into parts: uh · KROHCH.
Is accroach pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈkrəʊtʃ/ (uh-KROHCH).