How to pronounce appropriated
Say it like uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid. Appropriated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appropriated 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.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep 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 appropriated
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid.
What does appropriated mean?
- simple past and past participle of appropriate How to pronounce appropriate
- set aside for a specified purpose
Questions about saying appropriated
How do you pronounce appropriated?
Say uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appropriated?
Appropriated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · pree · ay · tid.
Is appropriated 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 /əˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪd/ (uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid).