How to pronounce approves
Say it like uh-PROOVZ. Approves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOVZ).
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- uh
- PROOVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approves 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.
- PROOVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of approves
American and British speakers say approves in essentially the same way: /əˈpruvz/ in the US and /əˈpruːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PROOVZ.
What does approves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of approve How to pronounce approve
Questions about saying approves
How do you pronounce approves?
Say uh-PROOVZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈpruvz/. In British English it is /əˈpruːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approves?
Approves has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOVZ). Broken into parts: uh · PROOVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say approves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpruvz/ and the British form is /əˈpruːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.