Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does appetize mean?
To whet the appetite.
Where does appetize come from?
Back-formation from appetizing.

How to pronounce appetize

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “appetize”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “appetize” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.