How to pronounce approvals
Say it like uh-PROO-vulz. Approvals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- uh
- PROO
- vulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approvals 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.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of approvals
American and British speakers say approvals in essentially the same way: /əˈpruvəlz/ in the US and /əˈpruːvəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PROO-vulz.
What does approvals mean?
- plural of approval How to pronounce approval
Questions about saying approvals
How do you pronounce approvals?
Say uh-PROO-vulz. The American pronunciation is /əˈpruvəlz/. In British English it is /əˈpruːvəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approvals?
Approvals has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: uh · PROO · vulz.
Do Americans and Brits say approvals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpruvəlz/ and the British form is /əˈpruːvəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.