How to pronounce appetizers
Say it like AP-uh-ty-zerz. Appetizers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- ty
- zerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appetizers 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.
- zerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of appetizers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AP-uh-ty-zuz.
What does appetizers mean?
- plural of appetizer How to pronounce appetizer
Questions about saying appetizers
How do you pronounce appetizers?
Say AP-uh-ty-zerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəˌtaɪzɚz/. In British English it is /ˈæpəˌtaɪzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appetizers?
Appetizers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · ty · zerz.
Is appetizers 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 /ˈæpəˌtaɪzəz/ (AP-uh-ty-zuz).