How to pronounce appreciable
Say it like uh-PREE-shuh-bul. Appreciable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE).
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- uh
- PREE
- shuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appreciable 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.
- PREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appreciable
American and British speakers say appreciable in essentially the same way: /əˈpriʃəbəl/ in the US and /əˈpriːʃəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PREE-shuh-bul.
What does appreciable mean?
- Both detectable and at least modestly substantial: large enough to be estimated and to be of practical relevance.“For many people, the benefits of exercise in improving mood and preventing achiness are appreciable.”
- Synonym of detectable.“A small hernia was just barely appreciable upon palpation.”
Where does appreciable come from?
From French appréciable.
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Questions about saying appreciable
How do you pronounce appreciable?
Say uh-PREE-shuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈpriʃəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈpriːʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appreciable?
Appreciable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE). Broken into parts: uh · PREE · shuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say appreciable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpriʃəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈpriːʃəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.