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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
2,951st

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What does "approximately" mean?

  1. 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 2,951st most common word in English.

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