How To Pronounce Approximately
approximately
How To Say Approximately Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, approximately is pronounced /əˈprɒk.sə.mət.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [əˈpr̥ʷɒk.sə.mət.li]. In American English, it is pronounced /əˈprɑːk.sə.mət.li/.
Approximately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Approximately has five syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oOooo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Transcription Tips For Approximately
- Rule 29
The Letter y
The letter y before a vowel is usually a consonant, /j/. After a consonant it is usually a vowel.
yes /jes/yam /jæm/city /ˈsɪt.i/
Here. Approximately /əˈprɒk.sə.mət.li/
- Rule 24
The Letter x
The letter x is either /ks/ or /ɡz/. It is /ks/ in six, box and extreme, and /ɡz/ in exam, exit and exhaust.
six /sɪks/box /bɒks/extreme /ɪkˈstriːm/
Here. Approximately /əˈprɒk.sə.mət.li/
- Rule 1
Double Letters
Double letters usually realise one sound. There are some cases where double letters realise two sounds, which usually happens with cc and zz.
letter /ˈlet.ə/bigger /ˈbɪɡ.ə/manner /ˈmæn.ə/
Here. Approximately /əˈprɒk.sə.mət.li/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Approximately /əˈprɒk.sə.mət.li/
Questions About Approximately
How do you say approximately phonetically?
Approximately sounds like uh-PROK-suh-muht-lee in British English and uh-PRAHK-suh-muht-lee in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce approximately in British English?
In British English, approximately is pronounced /əˈprɒk.sə.mət.li/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [əˈpr̥ʷɒk.sə.mət.li].
How do you pronounce approximately in American English?
In American English, approximately is pronounced /əˈprɑːk.sə.mət.li/.
How many syllables are in approximately?
Approximately has five syllables, /ə/ + /prɒk/ + /sə/ + /mət/ + /li/.
Where is the stress in approximately?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /prɒk/.
Do British and American English pronounce approximately the same way?
No. British English has /əˈprɒk.sə.mət.li/ and American English has /əˈprɑːk.sə.mət.li/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Approximately
Approximately has five syllables. See how approximately divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oOooo
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