How to Pronounce Appliance

To pronounce "appliance", say APPL-ianc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈplaɪəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈplaɪəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “appliance”

"appliance" has 3 syllables: appl-ianc-e. It rhymes with compliance and reliance, if that helps it stick.

What does appliance mean?

noun

  1. An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified), especially:
  2. The act of applying.

Synonyms

applicationcompliancecuremedicineremedy

Words that rhyme with appliance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compliancereliancenoncompliancepseudosciencescienceneuroscience

Related words

contrivancecontraptionconveniencewidgetgizmogadgetstovefixture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appliance"?▾

"Appliance" has 3 syllables: appl · ianc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "appliance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appliance" is /əˈplaɪəns/.

What does "appliance" mean?▾

Appliance: An implement, an instrument or apparatus designed (or at least used) as a means to a specific end (often specified), especially:

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