How to pronounce appropes
Say it like uh-PROHPS. Appropes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROHPS).
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- uh
- PROHPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appropes 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.
- PROHPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of appropes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PROHPS.
What does appropes mean?
- Appropriate.
Where does appropes come from?
Clipping of appropriate + -s (hypocoristic suffix).
Questions about saying appropes
How do you pronounce appropes?
Say uh-PROHPS. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊps/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appropes?
Appropes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROHPS). Broken into parts: uh · PROHPS.
Is appropes pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈprəʊps/ (uh-PROHPS).