How to pronounce appropriately
Say it like uh-PROH-pree-it-lee. Appropriately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- pree
- it
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appropriately 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.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appropriately
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PROH-preert-lee.
What does appropriately mean?
- in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances“he was appropriately dressed”“If you don't behave properly, you'll have to leave!”
Where does appropriately come from?
From appropriate + -ly.
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Questions about saying appropriately
How do you pronounce appropriately?
Say uh-PROH-pree-it-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊpriɪtli/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊprɪətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appropriately?
Appropriately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · pree · it · lee.
Is appropriately pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /əˈprəʊprɪətli/ (uh-PROH-preert-lee).