How to pronounce overproof
Say it like oh-ver-PROOF. Overproof has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROOF).
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- oh
- ver
- PROOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overproof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- PROOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of overproof
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-PROOF.
What does overproof mean?
- Possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.
- A spirit possessing a higher proportion of alcohol than proof spirit.
- To proof (allow dough containing yeast to rise) excessively.
Where does overproof come from?
From over- + proof.
Words that rhyme with overproof
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Questions about saying overproof
How do you pronounce overproof?
Say oh-ver-PROOF. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚˈpruf/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəˈpruːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overproof?
Overproof has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PROOF). Broken into parts: oh · ver · PROOF.
Is overproof pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌəʊvəˈpruːf/ (oh-vuh-PROOF).