How to pronounce appearance

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

American/əˈpiɹ.əns/

What does appearance mean?

nounThe act of appearing or coming into sight; the act of becoming visible to the eye.

“His sudden appearance surprised me.”

A thing seen; a phenomenon; an apparition.

“There was a strange appearance in the sky.”

The way something looks; personal presence

“And now am come to ſee of whom ſuch noiſe Hath walk'd about, and each limb to ſurvey, If thy appearance anſwer loud report.”

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