How to pronounce appurtenance
Say it like uh-PURT-nuns. Appurtenance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PURT).
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- uh
- PURT
- nuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appurtenance 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.
- PURTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- nunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of appurtenance
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PURT-nuns.
What does appurtenance mean?
- That which appertains to something else; a belonging, accompaniment, adjunct, appendage, attribute, or accessory ; an addition.
- Equipment used for some specific task; gear.
- A subordinate interest in land which benefits a principal estate, which cannot be detached from or held separately to that estate; an appurtenant interest.
Where does appurtenance come from?
From Middle English appurtenaunce, from Anglo-Norman apurtenance and Old French apartenance, from apartenir, from Latin appertineō (“to belong, to appertain”).
Questions about saying appurtenance
How do you pronounce appurtenance?
Say uh-PURT-nuns. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɝtnəns/. In British English it is /əˈpɜːtnəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appurtenance?
Appurtenance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PURT). Broken into parts: uh · PURT · nuns.
Is appurtenance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈpɜːtnəns/ (uh-PURT-nuns).