How to Pronounce Approach

To pronounce "approach", say APPR-oach — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “approach”

"approach" has 2 syllables: appr-oach. It rhymes with reproach and encroach, if that helps it stick.

What does approach mean?

noun

  1. The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.
  2. An access, or opportunity of drawing near.

verb

  1. To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
  2. To draw near, in a figurative sense; to make advances; to approximate.

    “as he approaches to the character of the ablest statesman.”

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Words that rhyme with approach

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reproachencroachcoachpoachbroochcockroachrochestagecoachcaroche

Related words

comingadvanceaccessnearoverture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "approach"?▾

"Approach" has 2 syllables: appr · oach.

What is the IPA transcription of "approach"?▾

The IPA transcription of "approach" is /əˈpɹəʊt͡ʃ/.

What does "approach" mean?▾

Approach: The act of drawing near; a coming or advancing near.

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