How to Pronounce “approve

word

/əˈpɹuv/
uh-PROOV
/ɐpɹˈuːv/
uh-PROOV

IPA Transcription

American English

/əˈpɹuv/

British English

/ɐpɹˈuːv/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

uh-PROOV

UK

uh-PROOV

Listen in Context

The manager approved my vacation request.

My parents do not approve of that idea.

The bank approved her loan yesterday.

They finally approved the new budget after weeks of debate.