How to pronounce appetizer
Say it like AP-uh-ty-zer. Appetizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- ty
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appetizer 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of appetizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AP-ih-ty-zuh.
What does appetizer mean?
- A small, light, and usually savory first course in a meal.
- Something that creates or increases excitement for what is to follow.
Where does appetizer come from?
From appetize + -er.
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Questions about saying appetizer
How do you pronounce appetizer?
Say AP-uh-ty-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəˌtaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appetizer?
Appetizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · ty · zer.
Is appetizer 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 /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzə/ (AP-ih-ty-zuh).