How to pronounce appro
Say it like AP-roh. Appro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈæproʊ/AP-roh
UK British/ˈæprəʊ/AP-roh
- AP
- roh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of appro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AP-roh.
What does appro mean?
noun
- The situation where goods, especially jewellery, must be returned by the retailer if not successfully sold.“The goods were delivered on appro.”
Where does appro come from?
Short for approbation.
Questions about saying appro
How do you pronounce appro?
Say AP-roh. The American pronunciation is /ˈæproʊ/. In British English it is /ˈæprəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appro?
Appro has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · roh.
Is appro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæprəʊ/ (AP-roh).