"Appro" is a French word that means "toward." Its spelling may seem counterintuitive to English speakers due to the use of a double "p." The correct IPA transcription for "appro" is /a.pʁo/. The "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "father," and the "o" sounds like the "o" in "go." The "p" is pronounced twice, with a slight pause in between, creating a sound that is similar to the English "pp" in "apple." Overall, "appro" is spelled phonetically to accurately represent its French pronunciation.