How to Pronounce "appropriate"

word

/əˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪt/, /əˈpɹoʊpɹiət/

uh-PROH-pree-ayt, uh-PROH-pree-uht

/əˈprəʊpriˌeɪt/, /əˈprəʊpriət/

uh-PROH-pree-ayt, uh-PROH-pree-uht

Definition

Something is appropriate when it is suitable or right for a particular situation, purpose, or person. It often refers to behavior, clothes, language, or actions that fit the context.

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪt/, /əˈpɹoʊpɹiət/

British English

/əˈprəʊpriˌeɪt/, /əˈprəʊpriət/

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-PROH-pree-ayt, uh-PROH-pree-uht

Listen in Context

Those shoes are not appropriate for hiking.

Please wear appropriate clothing to school.

It is not appropriate to shout in the library.

I’m not sure that joke was appropriate for a work meeting.