How to Pronounce Increase

To pronounce "increase", say INCR-eas-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

INCR-eas-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “increase”

"increase" has 3 syllables: incr-eas-e. It rhymes with nice and piece, if that helps it stick.

What does increase mean?

noun

  1. An amount by which a quantity is increased.
  2. For a quantity, the act or process of becoming larger

verb

  1. (of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.

    “His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money.”

  2. To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

Synonyms

enlargementexpansiongainincrementraiserisego upgrowshoot upsoar

Antonyms

declinedecreasediminishmentcutdecrementdropfallgo down

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Words that rhyme with increase

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nicepiecereleasefleececeasecreasepeacedecreaseshowpiecegreasemouthpiecedecease

Related words

growthincrementstep-upgainadditiongrowgrowingenlarge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "increase"?▾

"Increase" has 3 syllables: incr · eas · e.

What does "increase" mean?▾

Increase: An amount by which a quantity is increased.

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