How to Pronounce "appalachian"
word
ˌæpəˈɫætʃən/, /ˌæpəˈɫeɪʃən/, /ˌæpəˈɫeɪtʃən
ap-uh-LATCH-uhn, ap-uh-LAY-shuhn, ap-uh-LAY-chuhn
ˌæpəˈleɪʃən
ap-uh-LAY-shuhn
Definition
Appalachian describes something or someone related to the Appalachian Mountains, a range in eastern North America, or the culture and people from that region.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæpəˈɫætʃən/, /ˌæpəˈɫeɪʃən/, /ˌæpəˈɫeɪtʃən
British English
ˌæpəˈleɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ap-uh-LATCH-uhn, ap-uh-LAY-shuhn, ap-uh-LAY-chuhn
UK
ap-uh-LAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The Appalachian Mountains are very old.
She learned traditional Appalachian music.
Many Appalachian towns are small and friendly.
He hiked the entire Appalachian Trail last year.