How to pronounce approved
Say it like uh-PROOVD. Approved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOVD).
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- uh
- PROOVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approved 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.
- PROOVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of approved
American and British speakers say approved in essentially the same way: /əˈpruvd/ in the US and /əˈpruːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PROOVD.
What does approved mean?
- established by authority; given authoritative approval“a list of approved candidates”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with approved
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Questions about saying approved
How do you pronounce approved?
Say uh-PROOVD. The American pronunciation is /əˈpruvd/. In British English it is /əˈpruːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approved?
Approved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOVD). Broken into parts: uh · PROOVD.
Do Americans and Brits say approved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpruvd/ and the British form is /əˈpruːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.