How to Pronounce Appetizing

To pronounce "appetizing", say APP-et-iz-ing — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “appetizing”

"appetizing" has 4 syllables: app-et-iz-ing. It rhymes with patronizing and scrutinizing, if that helps it stick.

What does appetizing mean?

verb

  1. To whet the appetite.

adjective

  1. That appeals to, or stimulates the appetite.

    “This food looks so appetizing.”

  2. (by extension) Appealing or enticing.

Words that rhyme with appetizing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

patronizingscrutinizingself-aggrandizingenterprisingtantalizingmesmerizingrisingdemoralizingdevisinguprisinggalvanizingsurprising

Related words

mouth-wateringtastysavorysavouryyummydeliciousappealingbeautiful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appetizing"?▾

"Appetizing" has 4 syllables: app · et · iz · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "appetizing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appetizing" is /ˈæp.ə.taɪz.ɪŋ/.

What does "appetizing" mean?▾

Appetizing: To whet the appetite.

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