How to Pronounce Accuse

To pronounce "accuse", say ACC-us-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkjuːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈkjuːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accuse”

"accuse" has 3 syllables: acc-us-e. It rhymes with peruse and abuse, if that helps it stick.

What does accuse mean?

noun

  1. Accusation.

verb

  1. To find fault with, blame, censure
  2. (followed by "of") to charge with having committed a crime or offence

    “For the U.S. President to be impeached, he must be accused of a high crime or misdemeanor.”

Synonyms

arraignchargeimpeachindictblamecensurecriminatereproach

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Words that rhyme with accuse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

criminateincriminateimpeachchargeaccusationblamingblamecriticize

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accuse"?▾

"Accuse" has 3 syllables: acc · us · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "accuse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accuse" is /əˈkjuːz/.

What does "accuse" mean?▾

Accuse: Accusation.

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