How to pronounce appearing
Say it like uh-PIR-ing. Appearing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR).
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- uh
- PIR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appearing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appearing
American and British speakers say appearing in essentially the same way: /əˈpɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈpɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEER-ring.
What does appearing mean?
- formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with appearing
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Questions about saying appearing
How do you pronounce appearing?
Say uh-PIR-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈpɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appearing?
Appearing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIR). Broken into parts: uh · PIR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say appearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈpɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.