How to pronounce approachable
Say it like uh-PROH-chuh-bul. Approachable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- chuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approachable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of approachable
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PROH-chuh-bul.
What does approachable mean?
- Easily approached; easy to talk to.“Her boss was very approachable.”
Where does approachable come from?
From approach + -able.
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Questions about saying approachable
How do you pronounce approachable?
Say uh-PROH-chuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊtʃəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊtʃəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approachable?
Approachable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · chuh · bul.
Is approachable 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 /əˈprəʊtʃəbəl/ (uh-PROH-chuh-bul).