How to pronounce accuse
Say it like uh-KYOOZ. Accuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOZ).
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- uh
- KYOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accuse 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.
- KYOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of accuse
American and British speakers say accuse in essentially the same way: /əˈkjuz/ in the US and /əˈkjuːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KYOOZ.
What does accuse mean?
- bring an accusation against; level a charge against“The neighbors accused the man of spousal abuse”
- blame for, make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against“he charged the director with indifference”
Where does accuse come from?
First attested around 1300.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with accuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accuse.
Questions about saying accuse
How do you pronounce accuse?
Say uh-KYOOZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjuz/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accuse?
Accuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOOZ). Broken into parts: uh · KYOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say accuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkjuz/ and the British form is /əˈkjuːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.