How to Pronounce "increase by"
expression
ˈɪnˌkɹis/, /ˌɪnˈkɹis/ /ˈbaɪ
IN-krees by
ɪnˈkriːs/ /bˈaɪ
in-KREES by
Definition
Used to describe how much something grows or becomes more, by a specific amount or percentage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnˌkɹis/, /ˌɪnˈkɹis/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
ɪnˈkriːs/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-krees by
UK
in-KREES by
Listen in Context
The price will increase by five dollars.
Sales increased by 10% last year.
Water usage can increase by a lot during summer.
If costs increase by even a little, we'll be over budget.