How to Pronounce "put in an appearance"
expression
PUT IN-uhn uh-PEER-uhns
put IN-uhn uh-PEE-uh-runs
Definition
To go to an event or place, usually for a short time, mainly so people notice you were there.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /əˈpɪɹəns
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɐn/ /ɐpˈiəɹəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT IN-uhn uh-PEER-uhns
UK
put IN-uhn uh-PEE-uh-runs
Listen in Context
I just need to put in an appearance at the meeting today.
She put in an appearance at the party before leaving early.
My boss always puts in an appearance at important events.
I didn’t really feel like going, but I had to put in an appearance for my friend.