How to pronounce accrues
Say it like uh-KROOZ. Accrues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROOZ).
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- uh
- KROOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accrues 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.
- KROOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of accrues
American and British speakers say accrues in essentially the same way: /əˈkruz/ in the US and /əˈkruːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KROOZ.
What does accrues mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of accrue How to pronounce accrue
- plural of accrue How to pronounce accrue
Words that rhyme with accrues
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accrues.
Questions about saying accrues
How do you pronounce accrues?
Say uh-KROOZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈkruz/. In British English it is /əˈkruːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accrues?
Accrues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROOZ). Broken into parts: uh · KROOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say accrues the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkruz/ and the British form is /əˈkruːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.