How to pronounce appliance
Say it like uh-PLY-uns. Appliance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY).
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- uh
- PLY
- uns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appliance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- unsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appliance
American and British speakers say appliance in essentially the same way: /əˈplaɪəns/ in the US and /əˈplaɪəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PLY-uns.
What does appliance mean?
- An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end, especially
- A non-manual apparatus or device, powered electrically or by another small motor, used in homes to perform domestic functions (household appliance) and/or in offices.“Many house fires are caused by faulty appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines and dryers.”
- An attachment, a piece of equipment to adapt another tool or machine to a specific purpose.
Where does appliance come from?
Recorded since the 1560s.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with appliance
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appliance.
Questions about saying appliance
How do you pronounce appliance?
Say uh-PLY-uns. The American pronunciation is /əˈplaɪəns/. In British English it is /əˈplaɪəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appliance?
Appliance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLY). Broken into parts: uh · PLY · uns.
Do Americans and Brits say appliance the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈplaɪəns/ and the British form is /əˈplaɪəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.