How to Pronounce Appreciate

To pronounce "appreciate", say appr-EC-iat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɐpɹˈiːʃɪˌeɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “appreciate”

Break "appreciate" into 4 beats and lean on "EC" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does appreciate mean?

verb

To be grateful or thankful for.
“I appreciate your efforts”
To view as valuable.
“You must learn to appreciate time”

Synonyms

esteem grasp

Antonyms

depreciate

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Words that rhyme with appreciate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appreciate"?▾

"Appreciate" has 4 syllables: appr · ec · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "appreciate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appreciate" is /əˈpɹiʃiˌeɪt/.

What does "appreciate" mean?▾

Appreciate: To be grateful or thankful for.

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