How to Pronounce Accusatory

To pronounce "accusatory", say ACC-us-at-ory — 4 syllables, IPA /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

accusatory

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accusatory”

"accusatory" has 4 syllables: acc-us-at-ory. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

What does accusatory mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation

Words that rhyme with accusatory

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatoryglorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatory

Related words

accusiveaccusingaccusativeinculpatoryinculpativeaccusatorialadversarialinquisitorial

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accusatory"?▾

"Accusatory" has 4 syllables: acc · us · at · ory.

What is the IPA transcription of "accusatory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accusatory" is /ə.ˈkju.zə.ˌtɔɹ.i/.

What does "accusatory" mean?▾

Accusatory: Pertaining to, or containing, an accusation

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