How to pronounce appropriation
Say it like uh-proh-pree-AY-shun. Appropriation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- uh
- proh
- pree
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appropriation 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.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- preeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appropriation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-proh-pree-AY-shun.
What does appropriation mean?
- An act or instance of appropriating.
- That which is appropriated.
- Public funds set aside for a specific purpose.
Where does appropriation come from?
From Middle English appropriacion, appropriacioun, from Medieval Latin appropriātiō.
Words that rhyme with appropriation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appropriation.
Questions about saying appropriation
How do you pronounce appropriation?
Say uh-proh-pree-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appropriation?
Appropriation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: uh · proh · pree · AY · shun.
Is appropriation 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 /əˌprəʊpriˈeɪʃən/ (uh-proh-pree-AY-shun).