How to Pronounce "appropriate for"
expression
əˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪt/, /əˈpɹoʊpɹiət/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
uh-PROH-pree-ate for
əˈprəʊpriət/ /fˈɔː
uh-PROH-pree-uht faw
Definition
Describes something that is suitable or right for a particular person, purpose, situation, or use.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpɹoʊpɹiˌeɪt/, /əˈpɹoʊpɹiət/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
əˈprəʊpriət/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PROH-pree-ate for
UK
uh-PROH-pree-uht faw
Listen in Context
This movie is appropriate for all ages.
Is this dress appropriate for the event?
Choose music that is appropriate for studying.
That joke wasn’t appropriate for the meeting.