How to pronounce bombproof
Say it like BOM-proof. Bombproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOM).
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- BOM
- proof
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bombproof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- proofKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of bombproof
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: BOM-proof.
What does bombproof mean?
- Sufficiently strong to resist the effects of a blast from a bomb.
- Very sturdy; as if built to resist the effects of a blast from a bomb.“Steve's steel-frame mountain bike is heavy and slow, but it's bombproof.”
- An air-raid shelter, a structure designed to give protection against air raids and bombs.
- To make resistant to bomb blasts.
Where does bombproof come from?
From bomb + -proof.
Questions about saying bombproof
How do you pronounce bombproof?
Say BOM-proof. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɑmpruf/. In British English it is /ˈbɒmpruːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bombproof?
Bombproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BOM). Broken into parts: BOM · proof.
Is bombproof pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈbɒmpruːf/ (BOM-proof).