How to pronounce approaching
Say it like uh-PROH-ching. Approaching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH).
- uh
- PROH
- ching
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approaching 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.
- chingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of approaching
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-PROH-ching.
What does approaching mean?
- the event of one object coming closer to another
- the temporal property of becoming nearer in time“the approach of winter”
- the act of drawing spatially closer to something“the hunter's approach scattered the geese”
- of the relatively near future“the approaching election”“this coming Thursday”
Where does approaching come from?
By surface analysis, approach + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with approaching
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Questions about saying approaching
How do you pronounce approaching?
Say uh-PROH-ching. The American pronunciation is /əˈproʊtʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approaching?
Approaching has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROH). Broken into parts: uh · PROH · ching.
Is approaching 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 /əˈprəʊtʃɪŋ/ (uh-PROH-ching).