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Try LingUp Now!Start with a schwa /ə/ sound, as in 'uh'.
Move to 'pli' with a stressed /ˈplaɪ/; make sure 'p' is clear, 'l' uses tip of the tongue, and 'aɪ' is pronounced like 'eye'.
End with /əns/, using another schwa followed by 'ns'.
Misplacing stress: ap-pli-ANCE (Should be ap-PLI-ance)
Adding extra syllables: ap-pli-an-ance
Incorrect vowel sound: ap-plee-ance
Start with a schwa /ə/ sound, as in 'uh'.
Move to 'pli' with a stressed /ˈplaɪ/; make sure 'p' is clear, 'l' uses tip of the tongue, and 'aɪ' is pronounced like 'eye'.
End with /əns/, using another schwa followed by 'ns'.
Misplacing stress: ap-pli-ANCE (Should be ap-PLI-ance)
Adding extra syllables: ap-pli-an-ance
Incorrect vowel sound: ap-plee-ance
It follows typical noun stress patterns in English, emphasizing the middle syllable.
No, the primary stress should be on the second syllable.
No, 'ap' here uses a schwa sound, not like 'apple'.
A device or machine used for a specific purpose in the home.
/əˈplaɪ/
To put to use
/ˈæplɪkəbl/
Relevant or appropriate
/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/
A formal request
- Appliance has an extra syllable and a different stress pattern.
- Appliance is three syllables while applicable has four.
- Appliance is shorter and uses a schwa in the first syllable.
Emphasize 'pli', as it helps avoid common errors in pronunciation.
Listen to native speakers to grasp the subtle vowel and consonant sounds.
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