How to pronounce proofreading
Say it like PROO-free-ding. Proofreading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO).
- PROO
- free
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proofreading pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- freeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of proofreading
American and British speakers say proofreading in essentially the same way: /ˈpruˌfridɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpruːˌfriːdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROO-free-ding.
What does proofreading mean?
- present participle and gerund of proofread How to pronounce proofread
- The act or process by which a document is proofread.“We gave the document two proofreadings, to make absolutely sure that no errors would remain.”
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Questions about saying proofreading
How do you pronounce proofreading?
Say PROO-free-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈpruˌfridɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpruːˌfriːdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proofreading?
Proofreading has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROO). Broken into parts: PROO · free · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say proofreading the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpruˌfridɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpruːˌfriːdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.