How to pronounce appetizing
Say it like AP-ih-ty-zing. Appetizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ih
- ty
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appetizing 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.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appetizing
American and British speakers say appetizing in essentially the same way: /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈæpətaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-ty-zing.
What does appetizing mean?
- That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.“This food looks so appetizing.”
- Appealing or enticing.
- any food traditionally eaten with a bagel, as an accompaniment, topping or filling; including dairy products and pareve but not meat
- present participle and gerund of appetize
Where does appetizing come from?
Calque of French appétissant, French -ant being equivalent to -ing.
Questions about saying appetizing
How do you pronounce appetizing?
Say AP-ih-ty-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈæpətaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appetizing?
Appetizing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ih · ty · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say appetizing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈæpətaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.