How to pronounce appears
Say it like uh-PEERZ. Appears has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEERZ).
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- uh
- PEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appears 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.
- PEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appears
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PEERZ.
What does appears mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of appear How to pronounce appear
Words that rhyme with appears
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Questions about saying appears
How do you pronounce appears?
Say uh-PEERZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɪrz/. In British English it is /əˈpɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appears?
Appears has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEERZ). Broken into parts: uh · PEERZ.
Is appears 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 /əˈpɪəz/ (uh-PEERZ).