How Do You Spell ENCREASE?

Pronunciation: [ɛnkɹˈiːs] (IPA)

The word "encrease" is an archaic spelling of "increase". It was commonly used in Middle English and Early Modern English, but its usage declined in the 18th century. The word is pronounced as /ɪnˈkriːs/. The "e" at the beginning of the word is actually an "i" that has evolved over time. The "cr" sound is followed by an "e" to indicate the long "e" sound in the middle. This spelling variation is a good example of how language changes over time.

Common Misspellings for ENCREASE

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Etymology of ENCREASE

The word encrease is derived from the Old French word encreistre which itself evolved from the Latin word increscere. The Latin word comes from the combination of the prefix in- meaning towards or into, and the verb crescere meaning to grow or to increase. In Middle English, encrease was used to refer to the act of growing, expanding, or multiplying, and it has since developed into the modern English word increase.