How to pronounce apprised
Say it like uh-PRYZD. Apprised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYZD).
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- uh
- PRYZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apprised 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.
- PRYZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of apprised
American and British speakers say apprised in essentially the same way: /əˈpraɪzd/ in the US and /əˈpraɪzd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PRYZD.
What does apprised mean?
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Questions about saying apprised
How do you pronounce apprised?
Say uh-PRYZD. The American pronunciation is /əˈpraɪzd/. In British English it is /əˈpraɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apprised?
Apprised has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRYZD). Broken into parts: uh · PRYZD.
Do Americans and Brits say apprised the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpraɪzd/ and the British form is /əˈpraɪzd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.