approximately

How many syllables in approximately?

  796341528 syllables

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

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"approximately." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 18 November 2025.

Learn a New Word

A vs. An Quiz
Think you know your
A's and An's?

Synonyms for approximately


1 syllable
  • say
  • some
2 syllables
  • about
  • around
  • almost
  • roughly
Teachers
You can win $250 for your students.

Prize awarded to a teacher each month.
Fun Fact
Noon was the ninth hour
of the Roman day.
FAQ
Why do we say
"an" hour?
Do You Know
when you should use
Was and Were?

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