appreciate

/əˈpriːʃieɪt/

Syllables ap·pre·ci·ate

Stress ap-PRE-ci-ate

Phonics Breakdown

ap

/əp/

schwa

pre

/priː/

long e

ci

/ʃi/

soft c

ate

/eɪt/

long a_e

Meaning

to recognize the value of; to be grateful for

Sound Reference

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a=/ə/(about) + pre=/priː/(pretty) + ci=/ʃi/(special) + ate=/eɪt/(late)

Example

I really appreciate your help.