How to Pronounce Appropriate

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/əˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “appropriate”

Break "appropriate" into 4 beats and lean on "OPR" — that's the stressed one.

What does appropriate mean?

verb

  1. To take to oneself; to claim or use, especially as by an exclusive right.
  2. To set apart for, or assign to, a particular person or use, especially in exclusion of all others; with to or for.

adjective

  1. Suitable or fit; proper; felicitous.
  2. Suitable to the social situation or to social respect or social discreetness; socially correct; socially discreet; well-mannered; proper.

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How do you pronounce "appropriate"?▾

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

How many syllables are in "appropriate"?▾

"Appropriate" has 4 syllables: appr · opr · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "appropriate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appropriate" is /əˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪt/.

What does "appropriate" mean?▾

Appropriate: To take to oneself; to claim or use, especially as by an exclusive right.

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