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How do you spell Accrue?

Correct spelling

accrue

Remember: double C, single R, UE ending - it 'grows toward' you with two C's

Why is accrue spelled this way?

From Latin accrescere, to grow toward. AD (toward) + CRESCERE (to grow). Interest accrues like a vine — it grows toward you steadily, silently accumulating.

Common misspellings of accrue

accureacrueaccrooacrrue

Example

Interest will accrue on your savings account at a rate of 2.5% annually.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell accrue?+
The correct spelling is "accrue". Remember: double C, single R, UE ending - it 'grows toward' you with two C's
Is it accure or accrue?+
The correct spelling is "accrue", not "accure".

Other commonly misspelled words

decipher decision decisive declaration

More spelling guides

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