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appearance
Definition:
(nou) outward or visible aspect of a person or thing (nou) the event of coming into sight (nou) formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action (nou) a mental representation (nou) the act of appearing in public view (nou) pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈpɪərəns
Examples:
The rigormortis and a gloomy and horrified appearance of the face.
The exact date of the appearance of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
The latter epithet may come from the appearance of the crescent moon.
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Common mistakes of appearance pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place the stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ap-ˈpear-ance". This is incorrect in both US and UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable: "ˈap-pear-ance".
- Dropping the vowel sound: A common mistake is omitting the "a" sound in "appearance", resulting in "ˈap-pear-nce". This makes the word hard to understand. Tip: Ensure to pronounce each syllable clearly: "ˈap-pear-ance".
- Confusing "appearance" with "apparent": Some confuse the two words, mispronouncing "appearance" as "ə-ˈpær-ənt". While they are related, they have different meanings and pronunciations. Tip: Focus on the correct syllable breakdown: "ˈap-pear-ance".
- Incorrect vowel pronunciation: Learners might pronounce the "a" in "appearance" as a short "a" sound, like in "cat". The correct sound is a long "a" as in "air". Tip: Practice saying "air" to get the right vowel sound: "ˈap-pear-ance".
- Overemphasizing the final syllable: Some may stress the last syllable too much, saying "ap-pear-ˈance". This changes the rhythm of the word. Tip: Keep the last syllable lighter and focus on the first syllable: "ˈap-pear-ance".