How to pronounce accruement
Say it like uh-KROO-munt. Accruement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO).
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- uh
- KROO
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accruement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of accruement
American and British speakers say accruement in essentially the same way: /əˈkrumənt/ in the US and /əˈkruːmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KROO-munt.
What does accruement mean?
- The act of accruing.
Where does accruement come from?
From accrue + -ment.
Questions about saying accruement
How do you pronounce accruement?
Say uh-KROO-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkrumənt/. In British English it is /əˈkruːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accruement?
Accruement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO). Broken into parts: uh · KROO · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say accruement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkrumənt/ and the British form is /əˈkruːmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.