How to pronounce Appleton
Say it like AP-ul-tun. Appleton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- ul
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appleton 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Appleton
American and British speakers say Appleton in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəltən/ in the US and /ˈæpəltən/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-ul-tun.
What does Appleton mean?
- English physicist remembered for his studies of the ionosphere (1892-1966)
- a town in eastern Wisconsin
Questions about saying Appleton
How do you pronounce Appleton?
Say AP-ul-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəltən/. In British English it is /ˈæpəltən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Appleton?
Appleton has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ul · tun.
Do Americans and Brits say Appleton the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəltən/ and the British form is /ˈæpəltən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.