How to pronounce appetence
Say it like AP-ih-tuns. Appetence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ih
- tuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appetence 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appetence
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AP-ih-tuns.
What does appetence mean?
- The state or action of desiring or craving.
Where does appetence come from?
Circa 1600, from French appétence, from Latin appetentia, from appetere (“to seek after”).
Questions about saying appetence
How do you pronounce appetence?
Say AP-ih-tuns. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpɪtəns/. In British English it is /ˈæpɪtəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appetence?
Appetence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ih · tuns.
Is appetence pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæpɪtəns/ (AP-ih-tuns).