How to Pronounce Accuses

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈkjuːzɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accuses”

"accuses" has 3 syllables: acc-us-es. It rhymes with infuses and bruises, if that helps it stick.

What does accuses 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.”

Synonyms

arraignchargeimpeachindictblamecensurecriminatereproach

Words that rhyme with accuses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

infusesbruisesexcusesrefusesrusesamusesabusesfusescruisesdiffusesdrusesloses

Related words

criminateincriminateimpeachchargeaccusationaccusationsacknowledgesblames

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accuses"?▾

"Accuses" has 3 syllables: acc · us · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "accuses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accuses" is /əˈkjuːzɪz/.

What does "accuses" mean?▾

Accuses: To find fault with, blame, censure

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