How to Pronounce Increased

To pronounce "increased", say INCR-eas-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkɹiːst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪnˈkɹiːst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “increased”

"increased" has 3 syllables: incr-eas-ed. It rhymes with beast and ceased, if that helps it stick.

What does increased mean?

verb

(of a quantity, etc.) To become larger or greater.
“His rage only increased when I told him of the lost money.”
To make (a quantity, etc.) larger.

Synonyms

go up grow rise shoot up soar wax increment raise

Antonyms

decrease drop fall go down plummet plunge

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Words that rhyme with increased

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beast ceased deceased creased decreased policed yeast leased greased trendiest least

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "increased"?▾

"Increased" has 3 syllables: incr · eas · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "increased"?▾

The IPA transcription of "increased" is /ɪnˈkɹiːst/.

What does "increased" mean?▾

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

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