How to pronounce accrual
Say it like uh-KROO-ul. Accrual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO).
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- uh
- KROO
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accrual 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.
- KROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accrual
American and British speakers say accrual in essentially the same way: /əˈkruəl/ in the US and /əˈkruːəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KROO-ul.
What does accrual mean?
- The act or process of accruing; accumulation.
- An increase; something that accumulates, especially an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific purpose
- from the creditor's viewpoint, a receivable incurred in one fiscal year, but paid during another.
Where does accrual come from?
From accrue + -al.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with accrual
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Questions about saying accrual
How do you pronounce accrual?
Say uh-KROO-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈkruəl/. In British English it is /əˈkruːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accrual?
Accrual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO). Broken into parts: uh · KROO · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say accrual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkruəl/ and the British form is /əˈkruːəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.