How to pronounce appraising
Say it like uh-PRAY-zing. Appraising has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAY).
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- uh
- PRAY
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appraising 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appraising
American and British speakers say appraising in essentially the same way: /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRAY-zing.
What does appraising mean?
- present participle and gerund of appraise How to pronounce appraise
Words that rhyme with appraising
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appraising.
Questions about saying appraising
How do you pronounce appraising?
Say uh-PRAY-zing. The American pronunciation is /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appraising?
Appraising has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAY). Broken into parts: uh · PRAY · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say appraising the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈpreɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.