How to pronounce appetite
Say it like AP-uh-tyte. Appetite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appetite 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.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of appetite
American and British speakers say appetite in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ in the US and /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-ih-tyte.
What does appetite mean?
- a feeling of craving something“an appetite for life”“the object of life is to satisfy as many appetencies as possible”
Where does appetite come from?
From Middle English appetit, from Old French apetit (French appétit), from Latin appetitus, from appetere (“to strive after, long for”); ad + petere (“to seek”).
Words that rhyme with appetite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appetite.
Questions about saying appetite
How do you pronounce appetite?
Say AP-uh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appetite?
Appetite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · tyte.
Do Americans and Brits say appetite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæpɪˌtaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.