How to pronounce appeasing
Say it like uh-PEE-zing. Appeasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE).
- uh
- PEE
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appeasing 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appeasing
American and British speakers say appeasing in essentially the same way: /əˈpizɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈpiːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEE-zing.
What does appeasing mean?
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Words that rhyme with appeasing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appeasing.
Questions about saying appeasing
How do you pronounce appeasing?
Say uh-PEE-zing. The American pronunciation is /əˈpizɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈpiːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appeasing?
Appeasing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEE). Broken into parts: uh · PEE · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say appeasing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpizɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈpiːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.