How to pronounce increases
Say it like IN-kree-siz. Increases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- kree
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Increases 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.
- kreeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of increases
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: in-KREE-siz.
Other ways to say increases
Increases also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- in-KREE-suz /ɪnˈkrisəz/
What does increases mean?
- plural of increase How to pronounce increase
- third-person singular simple present indicative of increase How to pronounce increase
Questions about saying increases
How do you pronounce increases?
Say IN-kree-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnˌkrisɪz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkriːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in increases?
Increases has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kree · siz.
Is increases pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪnˈkriːsɪz/ (in-KREE-siz).