How to pronounce accusing
Say it like uh-KYOO-zing. Accusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
- uh
- KYOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accusing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of accusing
American and British speakers say accusing in essentially the same way: /əˈkjuzɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KYOO-zing.
What does accusing mean?
- present participle and gerund of accuse How to pronounce accuse
- Accusatory.
- Accusation.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- accusative
- accusatory
- accusive
Words that rhyme with accusing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of accusing.
Questions about saying accusing
How do you pronounce accusing?
Say uh-KYOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /əˈkjuzɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accusing?
Accusing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: uh · KYOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say accusing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkjuzɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈkjuːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.