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Try LingUp Now!Start with the 'pr' sound. Blend the 'p' and 'r' together quickly.
Move immediately to the 'oo' sound like in 'food'.
End with a soft 'f' sound, as in 'fish'.
poof (poof)
prof (prof)
proofe (proofe)
Start with the 'pr' sound. Blend the 'p' and 'r' together quickly.
Use a long 'u' sound similar to 'oo' in 'food'.
End with a soft 'f' sound, as in 'fish'.
poof (poof)
prof (prof)
proofe (proofe)
Yes, 'proof' has one syllable.
No, the 'f' sound should be soft.
Carefully pronounce the 'r' sound after 'p'.
Evidence or argument establishing a fact.
/pruv/
To demonstrate the truth
/ˈpruːvən/
Verified or demonstrated
/ˈpruːfˌrɛd/
To read to find errors
In 'prove' the final 'v' sound replaces the 'f' sound.
The word 'proven' has two syllables, with emphasis on the first.
In 'proofread', combine 'proof' and 'read' into two syllables.
Ensure the 'oo' sound is clear, as in 'food'.
Finish with a gentle 'f' without extra pressure.
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