To pronounce "appreciation", say APPR-ec-iat-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
appreciation
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/əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
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"appreciation" has 4 syllables: appr-ec-iat-ion. It rhymes with trepidation and indignation, if that helps it stick.
noun
“We give to you this trophy as a token of our appreciation of all your years of service.”
“an appreciation of colors”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Appreciation" has 4 syllables: appr · ec · iat · ion.
The IPA transcription of "appreciation" is /əˌpɹiː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/.
Appreciation: A fair valuation or estimate of merit, worth, weight, etc.; recognition of excellence.
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