How to Pronounce Appealing

To pronounce "appealing", say APP-eal-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “appealing”

"appealing" has 3 syllables: app-eal-ing. It rhymes with feeling and unfeeling, if that helps it stick.

What does appealing mean?

verb

  1. To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.
  2. To call on (someone) for aid

    “I appeal to all of you to help the orphans.”

noun

  1. The act of making an appeal.

adjective

  1. Having appeal; attractive.

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Words that rhyme with appealing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

feelingunfeelingfreewheelinghealingrevealingconcealingreelinghelingunappealingshielingrepealingceiling

Related words

attractivecatchylikablesympatheticlikeableimportunateimploringbeseeching

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appealing"?▾

"Appealing" has 3 syllables: app · eal · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "appealing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appealing" is /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/.

What does "appealing" mean?▾

Appealing: To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

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