How to pronounce accrue
Say it like uh-KROO. Accrue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO).
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- uh
- KROO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accrue 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.
American vs British pronunciation of accrue
American and British speakers say accrue in essentially the same way: /əˈkru/ in the US and /əˈkruː/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KROO.
What does accrue mean?
- To increase, to rise
- To reach or come to by way of increase; to arise or spring up because of growth or result, especially as the produce of money lent.“Environmental benefits that accrue to the area.”
- To be incurred as a result of the passage of time.“The monthly financial statements show all the actual but only some of the accrued expenses.”
Where does accrue come from?
First attested in mid 15th century.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with accrue
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Questions about saying accrue
How do you pronounce accrue?
Say uh-KROO. The American pronunciation is /əˈkru/. In British English it is /əˈkruː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accrue?
Accrue has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO). Broken into parts: uh · KROO.
Do Americans and Brits say accrue the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkru/ and the British form is /əˈkruː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.