How to Pronounce "appearances"
word
/əˈpɪɹənsəz/
uh-PEER-uhn-siz
/ɐpˈiəɹənsɪz/
uh-PEER-uhn-siz
Definition
The way someone or something looks to others; also, the act of someone being present, seen, or showing up somewhere.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpɪɹənsəz/
British English
/ɐpˈiəɹənsɪz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PEER-uhn-siz
UK
uh-PEER-uhn-siz
Listen in Context
First appearances can be deceiving.
She always tries to keep up appearances in front of her neighbors.
The celebrity made several public appearances last year.
Despite his problems, he managed to keep up appearances at work.