How to pronounce accuses
Say it like uh-KYOO-ziz. Accuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- uh
- KYOO
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accuses 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accuses
American and British speakers say accuses in essentially the same way: /əˈkjuzɪz/ in the US and /əˈkjuːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-ziz.
What does accuses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of accuse How to pronounce accuse
Questions about saying accuses
How do you pronounce accuses?
Say uh-KYOO-ziz. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjuzɪz/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accuses?
Accuses has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say accuses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkjuzɪz/ and the British form is /əˈkjuːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.