How to pronounce approximant
Say it like uh-PRAHK-suh-munt. Approximant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈprɑksəmənt/uh-PRAHK-suh-munt
UK British/əˈprɒksɪmənt/uh-PROK-sih-munt
- uh
- PRAHK
- suh
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approximant 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.
- PRAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of approximant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-PROK-sih-munt.
What does approximant mean?
noun
- A consonant sound made by slightly narrowing the vocal tract, while still allowing a smooth flow of air. Liquids and glides are approximants.
- An approximation to the solution of a function, series, etc.
Where does approximant come from?
From Latin approximāns.
Questions about saying approximant
How do you pronounce approximant?
Say uh-PRAHK-suh-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɑksəmənt/. In British English it is /əˈprɒksɪmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approximant?
Approximant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK). Broken into parts: uh · PRAHK · suh · munt.
Is approximant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˈprɒksɪmənt/ (uh-PROK-sih-munt).