How to pronounce approximations
Say it like uh-prahk-suh-MAY-shunz. Approximations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY).
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- uh
- prahk
- suh
- MAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Approximations 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.
- prahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of approximations
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-prok-suh-MAY-shunz.
What does approximations mean?
- plural of approximation How to pronounce approximation
Words that rhyme with approximations
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Questions about saying approximations
How do you pronounce approximations?
Say uh-prahk-suh-MAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /əˌprɑksəˈmeɪʃənz/. In British English it is /əˌprɒksəˈmeɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in approximations?
Approximations has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAY). Broken into parts: uh · prahk · suh · MAY · shunz.
Is approximations 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 /əˌprɒksəˈmeɪʃənz/ (uh-prok-suh-MAY-shunz).