Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

approximate

How many syllables in approximate?

  4 syllables

Divide approximate into syllables:   ap-prox-i-mate
Stressed syllable in approximate:   ap-prox-i-mate
How to say approximate:

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"approximate." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 12 May 2026.

Learn a New Word

Wondering why approximate is 4 syllables?   Contact Us!   We'll explain.

Syllable Rules

1.  What is a syllable?
2.  How to count syllables.
3.  How to divide into syllables.

More Grammar
Trending Words
Grammar Quiz
So... you think
you have good grammar?
Take the Grammar Quiz

Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

Synonyms for approximate


1 syllable
  • rough
    2 syllables
    3 syllables
    • inexact
    4 syllables
      Let Teachers Teach™ Contest
      How could $250 help your students?

      Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
      $Read the contest rules and apply
      Fun Fact
      The word “happy” is used
      three-times more than “sad.”
      !Get more facts
      FAQ
      Does every have
      2 or 3 syllables?
      ?Learn Here

      Syllables    Synonyms    Rhymes    Quiz

      What rhymes with approximate

      3 syllables
        4 syllables
        Do You Know
        how to count syllables?
        Learn Here

        Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
        Need help finding a syllable count?
        Want to say thank you?

        Contact Us!