How to pronounce reproof
Say it like rih-PROOF. Reproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOF).
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- rih
- PROOF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reproof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PROOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reproof
American and British speakers say reproof in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpruf/ in the US and /rɪˈpruːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PROOF.
What does reproof mean?
- An act or instance of reproving or of reprobating; a rebuke, a reproach, an admonition.
- To proof again.“We need to reproof the book before publication.”
Where does reproof come from?
From Old French reprove, from reprover.
Words that rhyme with reproof
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of reproof.
Questions about saying reproof
How do you pronounce reproof?
Say rih-PROOF. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpruf/. In British English it is /rɪˈpruːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reproof?
Reproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOF). Broken into parts: rih · PROOF.
Do Americans and Brits say reproof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpruf/ and the British form is /rɪˈpruːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.