How do you pronounce "accused"?

In American English: /əˈkjuːzd/ (uh-KYOOZD). In British English: /əkjˈuːzd/ (uhky-OOZD). In Canadian English: /əˈkjuːzd/ (uh-KYOOZD). In Australian English: /ɐkjˈuːzd/ (ⱯKY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkjuːzd/ (uh-KYOOZD), while in British English it's /əkjˈuːzd/ (uhky-OOZD).

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accused

/əˈkjuːzd/

uh-KYOOZD

Syllable Breakdown

əac·kjuːzdcused

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Last updated: 2026-02-12