How to pronounce appraises
Say it like uh-PRAY-ziz. Appraises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAY).
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- uh
- PRAY
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appraises 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appraises
American and British speakers say appraises in essentially the same way: /əˈpreɪzɪz/ in the US and /əˈpreɪzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRAY-ziz.
What does appraises mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of appraise How to pronounce appraise
Questions about saying appraises
How do you pronounce appraises?
Say uh-PRAY-ziz. The American pronunciation is /əˈpreɪzɪz/. In British English it is /əˈpreɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appraises?
Appraises has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAY). Broken into parts: uh · PRAY · ziz.
Do Americans and Brits say appraises the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpreɪzɪz/ and the British form is /əˈpreɪzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.