How to pronounce approving
Say it like uh-PROO-ving. Approving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- uh
- PROO
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of approving
American and British speakers say approving in essentially the same way: /əˈpruvɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈpruːvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PROO-ving.
What does approving mean?
- Expressing approbation; commending“She flashed an approving smile.”
- present participle and gerund of approve How to pronounce approve
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Words that rhyme with approving
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Questions about saying approving
How do you pronounce approving?
Say uh-PROO-ving. The American pronunciation is /əˈpruvɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈpruːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approving?
Approving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: uh · PROO · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say approving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpruvɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈpruːvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.