How to Pronounce Accrual

To pronounce "accrual", say ACCR-ual — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈkɹuːəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈkɹuːəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “accrual”

"accrual" has 2 syllables: accr-ual. It rhymes with unusual and cruel, if that helps it stick.

What does accrual mean?

noun

  1. An increase; something that accumulates, especially an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific purpose
  2. From the creditor's viewpoint, a charge incurred in one accounting period that has not been, but is to be, paid by the end of it.

Synonyms

deferralarisal

Antonyms

deferralprepayment

Words that rhyme with accrual

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unusualcrueljeweldualrenewalnewelfuelduelcrewelgruelrefuelmetrosexual

Related words

accruementaccumulationaccruedaccruecumulationcumulativebuildupaccretion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accrual"?▾

"Accrual" has 2 syllables: accr · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "accrual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accrual" is /əˈkɹuːəl/.

What does "accrual" mean?▾

Accrual: An increase; something that accumulates, especially an amount of money that periodically accumulates for a specific purpose

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