To pronounce "appear", say APP-ear — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈpiːɹ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈpiːɹ/
IPA
"appear" has 2 syllables: app-ear. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.
verb
“A great writer appeared at that time.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Appear" has 2 syllables: app · ear.
The IPA transcription of "appear" is /əˈpiːɹ/.
Appear: To come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.
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