How to pronounce approvingly
Say it like uh-PROO-ving-lee. Approvingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO).
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- uh
- PROO
- ving
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approvingly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of approvingly
American and British speakers say approvingly in essentially the same way: /əˈpruvɪŋli/ in the US and /əˈpruːvɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PROO-ving-lee.
What does approvingly mean?
- In an approving manner.
Where does approvingly come from?
From approving + -ly.
Words that rhyme with approvingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of approvingly.
Questions about saying approvingly
How do you pronounce approvingly?
Say uh-PROO-ving-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈpruvɪŋli/. In British English it is /əˈpruːvɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approvingly?
Approvingly has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROO). Broken into parts: uh · PROO · ving · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say approvingly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpruvɪŋli/ and the British form is /əˈpruːvɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.