How to pronounce approve in American English
“approve” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to approve the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“approve” in real sentences — American speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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The OCAs approve the aircraft, approve the pilot for a particular flight.
NTSB
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committee to approve them.
CDC
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to almost immediately approve.
The White House
Words that sound like “approve”
Words one sound away from approve — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “approve”
Why real speech
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