How to pronounce appreciating
Say it like uh-PREE-shee-ay-ting. Appreciating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE).
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- uh
- PREE
- shee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appreciating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appreciating
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PREE-shee-ay-ting.
What does appreciating mean?
- present participle and gerund of appreciate How to pronounce appreciate
- Appreciative: having or showing appreciation.
- appreciation
Words that rhyme with appreciating
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Questions about saying appreciating
How do you pronounce appreciating?
Say uh-PREE-shee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈpriʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appreciating?
Appreciating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PREE). Broken into parts: uh · PREE · shee · ay · ting.
Is appreciating 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 /əˈpriːʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/ (uh-PREE-shee-ay-ting).