How to Pronounce Accretion

To pronounce "accretion", say ACCR-et-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accretion”

"accretion" has 3 syllables: accr-et-ion. It rhymes with depletion and excretion, if that helps it stick.

What does accretion mean?

noun

  1. The act of increasing by natural growth; especially the increase of organic bodies by the internal accession of parts; organic growth.
  2. The act of increasing, or the matter added, by an accession of parts externally; an extraneous addition

    “A mineral ... augments not by growth, but by accretion.”

Synonyms

growth

Antonyms

attritiondecayerosion

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Words that rhyme with accretion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depletionexcretiondeletionsecretioncompletionvenetiancarburetiondieciancretian

Related words

accumulationbuildupaccrualbuild-upaccumulategrowthstockpilingsubduction

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accretion"?▾

"Accretion" has 3 syllables: accr · et · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "accretion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accretion" is /ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/.

What does "accretion" mean?▾

Accretion: The act of increasing by natural growth; especially the increase of organic bodies by the internal accession of parts; organic growth.

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