How do you pronounce "accuse"?

In American English: /əˈkjuːz/ (uh-KYOOZ). In British English: /əkjˈuːz/ (uhky-OOZ). In Canadian English: /əˈkjuːz/ (uh-KYOOZ). In Australian English: /ɐkjˈuːz/ (ⱯKY).

Is "accuse" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkjuːz/ (uh-KYOOZ), while in British English it's /əkjˈuːz/ (uhky-OOZ).

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accuse

/əˈkjuːz/

uh-KYOOZ

Syllable Breakdown

əac·kjuːzcuse

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Last updated: 2026-02-12