How to pronounce appui
Say it like up-WEE. Appui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEE).
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- up
- WEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appui pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- upKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of appui
American and British speakers say appui in essentially the same way: /əpˈwi/ in the US and /əpˈwiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: up-WEE.
What does appui mean?
- To prop or support, e.g. by posting troops.
Where does appui come from?
From French appui, from Latin ad + podium (“foothold”).
Words that rhyme with appui
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of appui.
Questions about saying appui
How do you pronounce appui?
Say up-WEE. The American pronunciation is /əpˈwi/. In British English it is /əpˈwiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appui?
Appui has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEE). Broken into parts: up · WEE.
Do Americans and Brits say appui the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əpˈwi/ and the British form is /əpˈwiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.