How to pronounce approver
Say it like uh-PROO-ver. Approver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- uh
- PROO
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approver 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.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of approver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-PROO-vuh.
What does approver mean?
- One who approves or gives approval.
- In English common law, a person who accuses a confederate; one who commits approvement.
Where does approver come from?
From approve + -er.
Words that rhyme with approver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of approver.
Questions about saying approver
How do you pronounce approver?
Say uh-PROO-ver. The American pronunciation is /əˈpruvɚ/. In British English it is /əˈpruːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approver?
Approver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: uh · PROO · ver.
Is approver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈpruːvə/ (uh-PROO-vuh).