How to Pronounce "approximate"
word
/əˈpɹɑksəˌmeɪt/, /əˈpɹɑksəmət/
uh-PROK-suh-mayt, uh-PROK-suh-muht
/əˈprɒksɪmət/
uh-PROK-si-muht
Definition
To be close to or nearly the same as something, but not exactly; can be used as an adjective (almost accurate) or a verb (to come close to a value or amount).
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpɹɑksəˌmeɪt/, /əˈpɹɑksəmət/
British English
/əˈprɒksɪmət/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PROK-suh-mayt, uh-PROK-suh-muht
UK
uh-PROK-si-muht
Listen in Context
The approximate cost is $50.
Can you approximate the time it will take?
This map gives an approximate location of the restaurant.
Just give me an approximate answer, it doesn't have to be perfect.