How to pronounce appraise
Say it like uh-PRAYZ. Appraise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAYZ).
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- uh
- PRAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appraise 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.
- PRAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of appraise
American and British speakers say appraise in essentially the same way: /əˈpreɪz/ in the US and /əˈpreɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRAYZ.
What does appraise mean?
- To determine the value or worth of (something), particularly as a person appointed for this purpose.“to appraise goods and chattels”
- To consider comprehensively.
- To judge the performance of someone, especially a worker.“At the end of the contract, you will be appraised by your line manager.”
- To apprise, inform.
Where does appraise come from?
From Middle English apreisen, from Old French aprisier (“apraise, set a price on”) (compare modern French apprécier), from Late Latin appretiare, from ad- + Latin pretium (“price, value”) (English precious), from which also appreciate, a doublet.
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Words that rhyme with appraise
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Questions about saying appraise
How do you pronounce appraise?
Say uh-PRAYZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈpreɪz/. In British English it is /əˈpreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appraise?
Appraise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAYZ). Broken into parts: uh · PRAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say appraise the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpreɪz/ and the British form is /əˈpreɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.