How to pronounce increased
Say it like IN-kreest. Increased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- kreest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Increased pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kreestGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of increased
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: in-KREEST.
Other ways to say increased
Increased also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- in-KREEST /ˌɪnˈkrist/
What does increased mean?
- made greater in size or amount or degree
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying increased
How do you pronounce increased?
Say IN-kreest. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌkrist/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkriːst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in increased?
Increased has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kreest.
Is increased pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪnˈkriːst/ (in-KREEST).