How to Pronounce Appearances

To pronounce "appearances", say APP-ear-anc-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

APP-ear-anc-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “appearances”

"appearances" has 4 syllables: app-ear-anc-es. It rhymes with clearances and disappearances, if that helps it stick.

What does appearances 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

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Words that rhyme with appearances

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clearancesdisappearances

Related words

appearingshowaspectsauditionscrossingsdemonstrationsflourishesforms

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appearances"?▾

"Appearances" has 4 syllables: app · ear · anc · es.

What does "appearances" mean?▾

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

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