How to Pronounce Increases

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

INCR-eas-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “increases”

"increases" has 3 syllables: incr-eas-es. It rhymes with masterpieces and ceases, if that helps it stick.

What does increases 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

Words that rhyme with increases

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

masterpiecesceasespiecespolicescapricesfaecesreleasesfleecescreasesgreasesmouthpiecesdecreases

Related words

growthincrementstep-upgainadditionacceleratesaccentuatesadd

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "increases"?▾

"Increases" has 3 syllables: incr · eas · es.

What does "increases" mean?▾

Increases: An amount by which a quantity is increased.

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