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How to pronounce increase

verb To become or make something larger.

Written sound guide

inKREES
/ɪnˈkriːs/2 syllables

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

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Break it down.

Give KREES the strongest beat

Stress KREES for the action and keep k and r close together.

01inLighter beat
02KREESStrongest beat

Notice the change

Same spelling. Different job.

verb

increase

inKREES

To become or make something larger.

noun

increase

INkrees

A rise in an amount or level.

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“We need to increase the water supply.”

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  1. 1

    Say increase slowly. Give KREES the strongest beat.

  2. 2

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  3. 3

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Stress KREES for the action and keep k and r close together. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.

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