How to Pronounce "accused"
word
/əkˈjuzd/
uh-KYOOZD
/ɐkjˈuːzd/
uh-KYOOZD
Definition
An accused person is someone who has been said to have committed a crime or done something wrong, especially in a legal case. It is often used as a noun, especially in formal or legal contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əkˈjuzd/
British English
/ɐkjˈuːzd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KYOOZD
UK
uh-KYOOZD
Listen in Context
The accused stood in front of the judge.
The police questioned the accused for two hours.
The accused said he was innocent.
The lawyer argued that the accused had no reason to be there that night.