How to Pronounce "appropriated"
word
əˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪtɪd
uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid
ɐpɹˈəʊpɹɪətɪd
uh-PROH-pree-uh-tid
Definition
To take something for one's own use, often without permission, or to officially set aside money or resources for a specific purpose.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪtɪd
British English
ɐpɹˈəʊpɹɪətɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PROH-pree-ay-tid
UK
uh-PROH-pree-uh-tid
Listen in Context
The government appropriated money for new schools.
He appropriated his sister's book without asking.
Funds were appropriated for the city project.
Some traditional designs were appropriated by fashion brands without credit.