To pronounce "unapproved", say UN-appr-ov-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
unapproved
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UN-appr-ov-ed
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"unapproved" has 4 syllables: un-appr-ov-ed. It rhymes with improved and moved, if that helps it stick.
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"Unapproved" has 4 syllables: un · appr · ov · ed.
Unapproved: Not approved.
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