How to Pronounce "accrued"

word

uh-KROOD

Definition

Accrued describes something, usually money, that has built up over time but has not yet been received or paid. Commonly used in finance to talk about interest, expenses, or benefits that are accumulating.

IPA Transcription

American English

əˈkɹud

British English

ɐkɹˈuːd

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-KROOD

Listen in Context

The accrued interest will be paid at the end of the year.

There are accrued vacation days you can use.

All accrued expenses must be reported each month.

He checked his balance to see how much interest had accrued over the past year.