How to pronounce appellate
Say it like uh-PEL-it. Appellate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL).
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- uh
- PEL
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appellate 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appellate
American and British speakers say appellate in essentially the same way: /əˈpɛlɪt/ in the US and /əˈpɛlət/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PEL-ut.
What does appellate mean?
- That can be (legally) appealed to, especially of a court that hears appeals of decisions by a lower court.
Where does appellate come from?
From Latin appellātus.
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Questions about saying appellate
How do you pronounce appellate?
Say uh-PEL-it. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɛlɪt/. In British English it is /əˈpɛlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appellate?
Appellate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PEL). Broken into parts: uh · PEL · it.
Do Americans and Brits say appellate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɛlɪt/ and the British form is /əˈpɛlət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.