How to pronounce approaches
Say it like uh-PROH-chuz. Approaches has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
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- uh
- PROH
- chuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approaches 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.
- chuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of approaches
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PROH-chiz.
What does approaches mean?
- Movements to gain favor; advances.
- The covered roads, trenches, or other works made by besiegers or soldiers in their advances toward a place such as a fortress or military post.
- plural of approach How to pronounce approach
- third-person singular simple present indicative of approach How to pronounce approach
Questions about saying approaches
How do you pronounce approaches?
Say uh-PROH-chuz. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊtʃəz/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊtʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approaches?
Approaches has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · chuz.
Is approaches 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 /əˈprəʊtʃɪz/ (uh-PROH-chiz).