2 syllables: ap, praised. Stress on praised.
uh-PRAYZD
/əˈpɹeɪzd/
appraised is pronounced uh-PRAYZD (/əˈpɹeɪzd/). It has two syllables (ap-praised), with the stress on "praised". Appraised means to have assessed the value or quality of something, often officially or professionally. It involves careful observation, measurement, or estimation, and results in a considered judgment. The term is commonly used in finance, real estate, and art appraisal contexts.
Appraised means to have assessed the value or quality of something, often officially or professionally. It involves careful observation, measurement, or estimation, and results in a considered judgment. The term is commonly used in finance, real estate, and art appraisal contexts.
"The expert appraised the antique vase and estimated its worth at several thousand dollars."
"After a thorough inspection, the insurers appraised the damage and set a compensation figure."
"The market analyzed recent sales to appraise the current value of the property."
Say it as /əˈpreɪzd/. The first syllable is schwa /ə/, unstressed. The second syllable carries primary stress: /preɪ/ rhymes with 'braid' and 'paid'. The final -ed is the voiced /d/ sound, so it sounds like /d/. Mouth: start with a relaxed jaw, move to a rounded lip position for /ɔɪ/ offglide, and end with a crisp /d/. Audio reference: you’ll hear the main stress on the second syllable in careful speech.
Common errors include underemphasizing the /preɪ/ vowel cluster, producing /əˈpræzd/ with a short /æ/ instead of /eɪ/, and mispronouncing the final /d/ as a /t/ or a silent letter. To correct: keep the /eɪ/ diphthong in the second syllable (not /æ/), ensure the stress is clearly on the second syllable, and pronounce the final /d/ crisply without nasalization. Practice with minimal pairs like /əˈpreɪzd/ vs /əˈpræzd/ and slow, precise timing of each consonant.
In US and UK, primary stress remains on the second syllable: /əˈpreɪzd/. The US often has a slightly flatter diphthong /eɪ/ and crisper final /d/, while UK speakers may show a slightly more rounded /ɜː/ onset and subtle vowel color in /preɪ/. Australian English usually aligns with /əˈpreɪzd/ but can exhibit a softer /ɪ/ in the second vowel and more pronounced vowel distance before the /d/. Overall, rhoticity doesn’t affect this word significantly; the key differences are in the vowels and the timing of the diphthong.
The difficulty centers on the two-part structure: the diphthong /eɪ/ in the second syllable and the final voiced /d/. The transition from the palatal /preɪ/ to the /d/ can feel abrupt, especially when rapid speech ties it to a preceding /z/ or /d/ within a phrase. Also, the weak first syllable /ə/ can be reduced in faster speech, reducing clarity of the main stress. Mindful emphasis on /əˈpreɪzd/ with a clean /d/ helps clarity.
Yes. The root action is a valuation, so the word’s phonology emphasizes the second syllable with a strong, long /eɪ/ vowel, and the final /zd/ cluster should be heard as /zd/ with a light but clear /z/ preceding the /d/ in fluent speech. A common slip is absorbing the /d/ into a /t/; keep it voiced and audible for accuracy. IPA cue: /əˈpreɪzd/.
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Appraised derives from the verb appraisal, which comes from the Old French apraiser, meaning 'to value or set a price upon'. The prefix a- (toward, at) and praiser (to value) combine in late Middle English to form appraise, with -ed marking the past participle. The concept entered English through commerce and legal contexts, where goods, land, and works of art required valuation for sale, insurance, or taxation. Early uses appear in 15th- and 16th-century legal records and merchant ledgers, reflecting a growing bureaucratic interest in standardized valuation. By the 17th and 18th centuries, appraise had broad currency in estate and property matters, evolving into a specialized noun appraisal and the verb form appraise. In contemporary usage, appraised commonly collocates with terms like value, property, assets, and market, reinforcing its role in financial and evaluative processes. The word’s semantic core — to determine value through informed judgment — remains stable, even as methods (perceived quality, market comps, professional inspection) have evolved with appraisal theory and valuation science.
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