To pronounce "appropriately", say APPR-opr-iat-ely — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
appropriately
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APPR-opr-iat-ely
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"appropriately" has 4 syllables: appr-opr-iat-ely.
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"Appropriately" has 4 syllables: appr · opr · iat · ely.
Appropriately: In an appropriate manner; properly; suitably.
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