How to Pronounce "by all appearances"
expression
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /əˈpɪɹənsəz
BY awl uh-PEER-uhn-suz
bˈaɪ/ /ˈɔːl/ /ɐpˈiəɹənsɪz
by AWL uh-PEE-uh-run-siz
Definition
Used to indicate that something seems to be true based on what can be seen or observed, even if you are not completely sure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪ/ /ˈɔɫ/ /əˈpɪɹənsəz
British English
bˈaɪ/ /ˈɔːl/ /ɐpˈiəɹənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY awl uh-PEER-uhn-suz
UK
by AWL uh-PEE-uh-run-siz
Listen in Context
By all appearances, they are happy together.
By all appearances, the project will finish on time.
By all appearances, the weather will be good tomorrow.
The plan seems solid, by all appearances, but let's check the details.