How to pronounce appraisal
Say it like uh-PRAY-zul. Appraisal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAY).
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- uh
- PRAY
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appraisal 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.
- PRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appraisal
American and British speakers say appraisal in essentially the same way: /əˈpreɪzəl/ in the US and /əˈpreɪzəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRAY-zul.
What does appraisal mean?
- The act or process of developing an opinion of value.
- A judgment or assessment of the value of something, especially a formal one.
Where does appraisal come from?
From appraise + -al.
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Words that rhyme with appraisal
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Questions about saying appraisal
How do you pronounce appraisal?
Say uh-PRAY-zul. The American pronunciation is /əˈpreɪzəl/. In British English it is /əˈpreɪzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appraisal?
Appraisal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAY). Broken into parts: uh · PRAY · zul.
Do Americans and Brits say appraisal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpreɪzəl/ and the British form is /əˈpreɪzəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.