How to Pronounce "approbation"
word
ˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən
ap-ruh-BAY-shun
ɐpɹəbˈeɪʃən
uh-pruh-BAY-shun
Definition
Approbation means formal approval, praise, or official support, often from someone in authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæpɹəˈbeɪʃən
British English
ɐpɹəbˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ap-ruh-BAY-shun
UK
uh-pruh-BAY-shun
Listen in Context
The project received approbation from the board.
She smiled with approbation at her student’s answer.
His plan did not meet with approbation from his parents.
Getting the boss’s approbation meant a lot to her after months of hard work.