How do you pronounce "increase"?

In American English: /ˌɪnˈkriːs/ (in-KREES). In British English: /ˈɪŋkɹiːs/ (INGKR-ees). In Canadian English: /ˌɪnˈkriːs/ (in-KREES). In Australian English: /ˈɪŋkɹiːs/ (INGKR-ees).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪnˈkriːs/ (in-KREES), while in British English it's /ˈɪŋkɹiːs/ (INGKR-ees).

How to Pronounce "increase"

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increase

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/ˌɪnˈkriːs/

in-KREES

Syllable Breakdown

ɪnin·kriːscrease

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