How to Pronounce Appearance

To pronounce "appearance", say APP-ear-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈpɪəɹəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈpɪəɹəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “appearance”

"appearance" has 4 syllables: app-ear-anc-e. It rhymes with perseverance and coherence, if that helps it stick.

What does appearance mean?

noun

  1. The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

    “His sudden appearance surprised me.”

  2. A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.

    “There was a strange appearance in the sky.”

Synonyms

apparitionphenomenonpresencespectacledebutarrivalmanifestationair

Antonyms

non-appearancenonappearance

Words that rhyme with appearance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

perseverancecoherenceadherenceinterferenceincoherenceclearancedisappearancereappearancenoninterferencecryptoclearanceference

Related words

appearingshowapparitionapparentseemostensiblyseeminglymanifestation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appearance"?▾

"Appearance" has 4 syllables: app · ear · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "appearance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appearance" is /əˈpɪəɹəns/.

What does "appearance" mean?▾

Appearance: The act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

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