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How to pronounce:
accrued
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkruː
Examples:
All their goods accrued to the crown.
The wealth accrued by trade was substantial.
That person then receives the majority of the accrued revenue.
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Common mistakes of accrued pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-ˈcrued". This is incorrect; the primary stress is on the last syllable: "ə-ˈkruːd". Tip: Remember that "accrued" has the stress on the second syllable, not the first.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing "accrued" with a short "u" sound, like "ə-ˈkrʊd". The correct pronunciation uses a long "u" sound: "ə-ˈkruːd". Tip: Focus on elongating the "u" to sound like "oo" in "food".
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Some speakers may pronounce it as "ˈa-crued", giving too much emphasis to the first syllable. This is incorrect. Tip: Practice saying "accrued" by lightly touching the first syllable and stressing the second.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners sometimes mix "accrued" with "accrue", pronouncing it the same way. "Accrue" is pronounced "ə-ˈkruː", with no "d" sound. Tip: Remember "accrued" has a final "d" sound, while "accrue" does not.
- Dropping the final sound: Some individuals may pronounce "accrued" as "ə-ˈkru", omitting the final "d". This changes the word entirely. Tip: Always ensure to pronounce the "d" clearly at the end of "accrued".