How to Pronounce Accused

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ə.ˈkjuzd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accused”

"accused" has 3 syllables: acc-us-ed. It rhymes with bemused and enthused, if that helps it stick.

What does accused mean?

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.”

noun

  1. The person charged with an offense; the defendant in a criminal case.

adjective

  1. Having been accused; being the target of accusations.

Synonyms

arraignchargeimpeachindictblamecensurecriminatereproachaccusee

Antonyms

accuser

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Words that rhyme with accused

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bemusedenthusedconfusedsousedmusedinfusedsuffusedabusedperusedfusedrefusedamused

Related words

defendantsuspectimpeachmentprosecutionindictmentconvictlitigantplaintiff

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accused"?▾

"Accused" has 3 syllables: acc · us · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "accused"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accused" is /ə.ˈkjuzd/.

What does "accused" mean?▾

Accused: To find fault with, blame, censure

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