How to pronounce appeasement
Say it like uh-PEEZ-munt. Appeasement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEZ).
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- uh
- PEEZ
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appeasement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appeasement
American and British speakers say appeasement in essentially the same way: /əˈpizmənt/ in the US and /əˈpiːzmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEEZ-munt.
What does appeasement mean?
- The state of being appeased; the policy of giving in to demands in order to preserve the peace.
Where does appeasement come from?
From Middle English appesement, from Old French apaisement.
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Questions about saying appeasement
How do you pronounce appeasement?
Say uh-PEEZ-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈpizmənt/. In British English it is /əˈpiːzmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appeasement?
Appeasement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEEZ). Broken into parts: uh · PEEZ · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say appeasement the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpizmənt/ and the British form is /əˈpiːzmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.