How to pronounce appear

Say it like this: /əˈpɪɹ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/əˈpɪɹ/

What does appear mean?

verbTo come or be in sight; to be in view; to become visible.

To come before the public.

“A great writer appeared at that time.”

To stand in presence of some authority, tribunal, or superior person, to answer a charge, plead a cause, etc.; to present oneself as a party or advocate before a court, or as a person to be tried.

“We must all appear before the judgment seat.”

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