How to pronounce proves
Say it like PROOVZ. Proves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PROOVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROOVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of proves
American and British speakers say proves in essentially the same way: /pruvz/ in the US and /pruːvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PROOVZ.
What does proves mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of prove How to pronounce prove
- plural of prove How to pronounce prove
Questions about saying proves
How do you pronounce proves?
Say PROOVZ. The American pronunciation is /pruvz/. In British English it is /pruːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proves?
Proves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PROOVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say proves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pruvz/ and the British form is /pruːvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.