How to Pronounce Accrue

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈkɹuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accrue”

"accrue" has 2 syllables: accr-ue. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does accrue mean?

noun

  1. Something that accrues; advantage accruing

verb

  1. To increase, to rise
  2. To reach or come to by way of increase; to arise or spring up because of growth or result, especially as the produce of money lent.

Synonyms

add uprise

Antonyms

amortizedeferprepay

Words that rhyme with accrue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstruehithertoeschewpurviewimbuecoo

Related words

fallaccrualcumulateamassbuild-upaccumulatebuildincrease

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accrue"?▾

"Accrue" has 2 syllables: accr · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "accrue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accrue" is /əˈkɹuː/.

What does "accrue" mean?▾

Accrue: Something that accrues; advantage accruing

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