How to pronounce approximately
Say it like uh-PRAHK-suh-mut-lee. Approximately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/əˈprɑksəmətli/uh-PRAHK-suh-mut-lee
UK British/əˈprɒksɪmətli/uh-PROK-sih-mut-lee
- uh
- PRAHK
- suh
- mut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approximately 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.
- mutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of approximately
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-PROK-sih-mut-lee.
What does approximately mean?
adverb
- (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct“lasted approximately an hour”“in just about a minute”
Where does approximately come from?
From approximate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying approximately
How do you pronounce approximately?
Say uh-PRAHK-suh-mut-lee. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɑksəmətli/. In British English it is /əˈprɒksɪmətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approximately?
Approximately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK). Broken into parts: uh · PRAHK · suh · mut · lee.
Is approximately 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 /əˈprɒksɪmətli/ (uh-PROK-sih-mut-lee).