How to pronounce appeared
Say it like uh-PEERD. Appeared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEERD).
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- uh
- PEERD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appeared 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.
- PEERDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appeared
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PEERD.
What does appeared mean?
- simple past and past participle of appear How to pronounce appear
Words that rhyme with appeared
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Questions about saying appeared
How do you pronounce appeared?
Say uh-PEERD. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɪrd/. In British English it is /əˈpɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appeared?
Appeared has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEERD). Broken into parts: uh · PEERD.
Is appeared pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈpɪəd/ (uh-PEERD).