How to Pronounce Accruing

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈkɹuːɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accruing”

"accruing" has 2 syllables: accr-uing. It rhymes with stewing and misconstruing, if that helps it stick.

What does accruing mean?

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 accruing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stewingmisconstruingviewingpursuingundoingbluingscrewingmewingreviewingcuingeschewingbrewing

Related words

fallaccumulatearisingbackingbelongingreturningrecurringresulting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accruing"?▾

"Accruing" has 2 syllables: accr · uing.

What is the IPA transcription of "accruing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accruing" is /əˈkɹuːɪŋ/.

What does "accruing" mean?▾

Accruing: To increase, to rise

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