How to pronounce appropriating
Say it like uh-PROH-pree-ay-ting. Appropriating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- pree
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appropriating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of appropriating
- 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-ting.
What does appropriating mean?
- present participle and gerund of appropriate How to pronounce appropriate
Questions about saying appropriating
How do you pronounce appropriating?
Say uh-PROH-pree-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appropriating?
Appropriating has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · pree · ay · ting.
Is appropriating 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 /əˈprəʊpriˌeɪtɪŋ/ (uh-PROH-pree-ay-ting).