Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

appro

/ˈæpɹoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.86 in modern English

Syllables: ap-pro
IPA: /ˈæpɹoʊ/

9

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The situation where goods, especially jewellery, must be returned by the retailer if not successfully sold.

Informal; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The goods were delivered on appro."

Etymology

Short for approbation.

Usage

Phrases

sale or return

Frequently Paired Words

sale or return

Questions

How do you pronounce appro?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæpɹoʊ/.
What does appro mean?: The situation where goods, especially jewellery, must be returned by the retailer if not successfully sold.
Where does appro come from?: Short for approbation.

How to pronounce appro

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