How to pronounce appearances
Say it like uh-PIR-un-suz. Appearances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR).
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- uh
- PIR
- un
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appearances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appearances
American and British speakers say appearances in essentially the same way: /əˈpɪrənsəz/ in the US and /əˈpɪərənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEER-run-siz.
What does appearances mean?
- plural of appearance How to pronounce appearance
Questions about saying appearances
How do you pronounce appearances?
Say uh-PIR-un-suz. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɪrənsəz/. In British English it is /əˈpɪərənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appearances?
Appearances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR). Broken into parts: uh · PIR · un · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say appearances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɪrənsəz/ and the British form is /əˈpɪərənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.