How to Pronounce "on approval"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /əˈpɹuvəɫ
ON uh-PROO-vuhl
ˈɒn/ /ɐpɹˈuːvəl
ON uh-PROO-vuhl
Definition
If something is given or sold 'on approval,' it means you can try it first and only keep or pay for it if you like it; otherwise, you can return it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /əˈpɹuvəɫ
British English
ˈɒn/ /ɐpɹˈuːvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON uh-PROO-vuhl
UK
ON uh-PROO-vuhl
Listen in Context
You can take the dress on approval and return it if it doesn't fit.
The painting was sent to my house on approval before I decided to buy it.
Some jewelry stores let you take items home on approval.
I took the shoes on approval to see if they would match my dress at home.