How to Pronounce Accrues

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈkɹuːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accrues”

"accrues" has 2 syllables: accr-ues. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

What does accrues 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 accrues

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

fallaccumulatesacquiresbearsbecomescollectsgeneratesprofits

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accrues"?▾

"Accrues" has 2 syllables: accr · ues.

What is the IPA transcription of "accrues"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accrues" is /əˈkɹuːz/.

What does "accrues" mean?▾

Accrues: Something that accrues; advantage accruing

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