How to Pronounce Approaches

To pronounce "approaches", say APPR-oach-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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APPR-oach-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “approaches”

"approaches" has 3 syllables: appr-oach-es. It rhymes with encroaches and cockroaches, if that helps it stick.

What does approaches 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 approaches

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encroachescockroachesroachesbroachescoachespoaches

Related words

comingadvanceaccessnearoverture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "approaches"?▾

"Approaches" has 3 syllables: appr · oach · es.

What does "approaches" mean?▾

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

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