How to pronounce accrued
Say it like uh-KROOD. Accrued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROOD).
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- uh
- KROOD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accrued 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.
- KROODSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of accrued
American and British speakers say accrued in essentially the same way: /əˈkrud/ in the US and /əˈkruːd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KROOD.
What does accrued mean?
- simple past and past participle of accrue How to pronounce accrue
- Having increased through accrual; having risen over time or due to financial transactions.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with accrued
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Questions about saying accrued
How do you pronounce accrued?
Say uh-KROOD. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrud/. In British English it is /əˈkruːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accrued?
Accrued has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROOD). Broken into parts: uh · KROOD.
Do Americans and Brits say accrued the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkrud/ and the British form is /əˈkruːd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.