How to pronounce accruing
Say it like uh-KROO-ing. Accruing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO).
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- uh
- KROO
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accruing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accruing
American and British speakers say accruing in essentially the same way: /əˈkruɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈkruːɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KROO-ing.
What does accruing mean?
Words that rhyme with accruing
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Questions about saying accruing
How do you pronounce accruing?
Say uh-KROO-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈkruɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkruːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accruing?
Accruing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KROO). Broken into parts: uh · KROO · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say accruing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkruɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈkruːɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.