How to pronounce appropriateness
Say it like uh-PROH-pree-ut-nus. Appropriateness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ut
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appropriateness 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appropriateness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PROH-pree-ut-nus.
What does appropriateness mean?
- The quality or condition of being appropriate.
Where does appropriateness come from?
From appropriate + -ness.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying appropriateness
How do you pronounce appropriateness?
Say uh-PROH-pree-ut-nus. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊpriətnəs/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊpriətnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appropriateness?
Appropriateness has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · pree · ut · nus.
Is appropriateness 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 /əˈprəʊpriətnəs/ (uh-PROH-pree-ut-nus).