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How to Pronounce "appetite"

word

/ˈæpəˌtaɪt/
A-puh-tyt
/ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/
A-pi-tyt

Definition

Your appetite is your natural desire to eat food. It can also mean a strong desire for something more generally, such as success, risk, or knowledge.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈæpəˌtaɪt/

British English

/ˈæpɪtˌaɪt/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

A-puh-tyt

UK

A-pi-tyt

Listen in Context

I don't have much appetite today.

The walk gave me a big appetite.

She lost her appetite after the bad news.

Don't eat chips now — you'll spoil your appetite for dinner.