How to pronounce appreciated
Say it like uh-PREE-shee-ay-tid. Appreciated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE).
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- uh
- PREE
- shee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appreciated 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.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appreciated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PREE-shih-ay-tid.
What does appreciated mean?
- fully understood or grasped“dangers not yet appreciated”“these apprehended truths”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying appreciated
How do you pronounce appreciated?
Say uh-PREE-shee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈpriʃiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appreciated?
Appreciated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE). Broken into parts: uh · PREE · shee · ay · tid.
Is appreciated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈpriːʃɪˌeɪtɪd/ (uh-PREE-shih-ay-tid).