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