How to pronounce appellee
Say it like AP-uh-lee. Appellee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appellee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appellee
American and British speakers say appellee in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəli/ in the US and /ˈæpəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-lee.
What does appellee mean?
- A respondent.“After winning in the lower court, the appellee hoped she would win again in the appeals court.”
Where does appellee come from?
From Anglo-Norman, from Old French apelé.
Words that rhyme with appellee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appellee.
Questions about saying appellee
How do you pronounce appellee?
Say AP-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəli/. In British English it is /ˈæpəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appellee?
Appellee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say appellee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəli/ and the British form is /ˈæpəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.