How to pronounce appease
Say it like uh-PEEZ. Appease has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEZ).
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- uh
- PEEZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appease 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.
- PEEZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appease
American and British speakers say appease in essentially the same way: /əˈpiz/ in the US and /əˈpiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEEZ.
What does appease mean?
- To make quiet; to calm; to reduce (something) to a state of peace; to dispel (anger, hatred, etc.).“to appease the tumult of the ocean”
- To make conciliatory offerings or concessions to (someone) in an attempt to dispel their anger, aggression, etc.; to adapt to the demands of; to come to terms with.“They appeased the angry gods with burnt offerings.”
Where does appease come from?
From Middle English apesen, from Old French apeser (“to pacify, bring to peace”).
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Words that rhyme with appease
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Questions about saying appease
How do you pronounce appease?
Say uh-PEEZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈpiz/. In British English it is /əˈpiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appease?
Appease has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEZ). Broken into parts: uh · PEEZ.
Do Americans and Brits say appease the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpiz/ and the British form is /əˈpiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.