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How to pronounce rainproof

Say it like RAYN-proof. Rainproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).

VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈreɪnpruf/RAYN-proof
UK British/ˈreɪnpruːf/RAYN-proof
  • RAYN
  • proof
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Rainproof pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
  2. proofKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.

American vs British pronunciation of rainproof

American and British speakers say rainproof in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪnpruf/ in the US and /ˈreɪnpruːf/ in the UK.

British respelling: RAYN-proof.

What does rainproof mean?

adjective
  1. waterproof (for use outdoors); resistant to rain
verb
  1. To make rainproof.

Where does rainproof come from?

From rain + -proof.

Questions about saying rainproof

How do you pronounce rainproof?

Say RAYN-proof. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪnpruf/. In British English it is /ˈreɪnpruːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in rainproof?

Rainproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · proof.

Do Americans and Brits say rainproof the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪnpruf/ and the British form is /ˈreɪnpruːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).