How to pronounce accuser
Say it like uh-KYOO-zer. Accuser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accuser 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.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of accuser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-zuh.
What does accuser mean?
- One who accuses; one who brings a charge of crime or fault.
Where does accuser come from?
Inherited from Middle English acuser, accusour, borrowed from Old French accusour, from Latin accūsātor, from accūsāre.
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Words that rhyme with accuser
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Questions about saying accuser
How do you pronounce accuser?
Say uh-KYOO-zer. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjuzɚ/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accuser?
Accuser has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · zer.
Is accuser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈkjuːzə/ (uh-KYOO-zuh).