How to pronounce appellation
Say it like ap-uh-LAY-shun. Appellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- ap
- uh
- LAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appellation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appellation
American and British speakers say appellation in essentially the same way: /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-LAY-shun.
What does appellation mean?
- A name or title by which someone is addressed or identified; a designation.
- A geographical indication for wine that describes its geographic origin.
Where does appellation come from?
From late Middle English appellacion, from Old French apellatiun, from Latin appellātiō (“a naming”).
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Words that rhyme with appellation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appellation.
Questions about saying appellation
How do you pronounce appellation?
Say ap-uh-LAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appellation?
Appellation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: ap · uh · LAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say appellation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.