How to pronounce approbative
Say it like AP-ruh-bay-tiv. Approbative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
- AP
- ruh
- bay
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approbative 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of approbative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AP-ruh-bay-tiv.
What does approbative mean?
- Expressing approval.“approbative criticism”
- Sanctioning officially, giving authorization or approval to something.
- Seeking approval; placing great value on others' opinions of oneself.
- A word or grammatical form which denotes a positive affect expressing the appreciation or approval of the speaker.
Where does approbative come from?
From Medieval Latin approbātīvus, from Latin approbō (“assert, accept, confirm”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- approbatory
- approving
Opposite meaning
- disapproving
- pejorative
- reprobative
Questions about saying approbative
How do you pronounce approbative?
Say AP-ruh-bay-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈæprəˌbeɪtɪv/. In British English it is /ˈæprəˌbeɪtɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approbative?
Approbative has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · ruh · bay · tiv.
Is approbative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈæprəˌbeɪtɪv/ (AP-ruh-bay-tiv).