How to Pronounce Append

To pronounce "append", say APP-end — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈpɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈpɛnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “append”

"append" has 2 syllables: app-end. It rhymes with contend and comprehend, if that helps it stick.

What does append mean?

noun

An instance of writing more data to the end of an existing file.

verb

To hang or attach to, as by a string, so that the thing is suspended
“An inscription was appended to the column.”
To add, as an accessory to the principal thing; to annex
“notes appended to a book chapter”

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Words that rhyme with append

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contend comprehend apprehend transcend commend condescend attend portend mend friend extend bend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "append"?▾

"Append" has 2 syllables: app · end.

What is the IPA transcription of "append"?▾

The IPA transcription of "append" is /əˈpɛnd/.

What does "append" mean?▾

Append: An instance of writing more data to the end of an existing file.

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