How to pronounce approximates
Say it like uh-PRAHK-suh-muts. Approximates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK).
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US American/əˈprɑksəməts/uh-PRAHK-suh-muts
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- uh
- PRAHK
- suh
- muts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approximates 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.
- mutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does approximates mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of approximate How to pronounce approximate
Questions about saying approximates
How do you pronounce approximates?
Say uh-PRAHK-suh-muts. The American pronunciation is /əˈprɑksəməts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approximates?
Approximates has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAHK). Broken into parts: uh · PRAHK · suh · muts.