How to pronounce appertain
Say it like ap-er-TAYN. Appertain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN).
- ap
- er
- TAYN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appertain 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of appertain
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ap-uh-TAYN.
What does appertain mean?
- To belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to.“Another issue that appertains to the policy under discussion.”
- To belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc.
Where does appertain come from?
From Middle English apperteinen, apertenen, borrowed from Old French apartenir (French appartenir), from Late Latin appertinēre, from ad (“to”) + Latin pertinēre (“to reach to, belong”).
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Words that rhyme with appertain
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Questions about saying appertain
How do you pronounce appertain?
Say ap-er-TAYN. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpɚˈteɪn/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈteɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appertain?
Appertain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAYN). Broken into parts: ap · er · TAYN.
Is appertain pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌæpəˈteɪn/ (ap-uh-TAYN).