How to pronounce appellant
Say it like uh-PEL-int. Appellant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce appellant. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- PEL
- int
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appellant 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.
- PELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- intKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appellant
American and British speakers say appellant in essentially the same way: /əˈpɛlɪnt/ in the US and /əˈpɛlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEL-unt.
What does appellant mean?
- A litigant or party that is making an appeal in court.“The appellant made her submissions to the court.”
- One who makes an earnest entreaty of any kind.
- Of or relating to appeals; appellate.
- In the process of appealing.
Where does appellant come from?
From Anglo-Norman, from Old French apelant.
Questions about saying appellant
How do you pronounce appellant?
Say uh-PEL-int. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛlɪnt/. In British English it is /əˈpɛlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appellant?
Appellant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: uh · PEL · int.
Do Americans and Brits say appellant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɛlɪnt/ and the British form is /əˈpɛlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.