How to pronounce 'approximately' in American English
Learn the American English pronunciation of "approximately" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "approximately"
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Simple pronunciation
uhp-rahk-suh-muht-lee
IPA transcription
/əpˈɹɑk.sə.mət̚.li/
Word frequency
2,888th
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What does "approximately" mean?
Not exactly, but close to a certain number or time.
Examples of "approximately" in a sentence
The journey will take approximately two hours.
The package weighs approximately three kilograms.
The population of the city is approximately 1 million.
How common is "approximately"?
Approximately is the 2,888th most common word in English.
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