How to pronounce reprove
Say it like rih-PROOV. Reprove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOV).
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- rih
- PROOV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reprove 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.
- PROOVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of reprove
American and British speakers say reprove in essentially the same way: /rɪˈpruv/ in the US and /rɪˈpruːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: rih-PROOV.
What does reprove mean?
- To express disapproval.
- To criticize, rebuke, or reprimand (someone), usually in a gentle and kind tone.
- To deny or reject (as a feeling, behavior, action, etc.).
- To prove again.
Where does reprove come from?
From Middle English repreven, reproven, from Anglo-Norman reprover, Middle French reprouver, from Latin reprobāre.
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Questions about saying reprove
How do you pronounce reprove?
Say rih-PROOV. The American pronunciation is /rɪˈpruv/. In British English it is /rɪˈpruːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reprove?
Reprove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROOV). Broken into parts: rih · PROOV.
Do Americans and Brits say reprove the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rɪˈpruv/ and the British form is /rɪˈpruːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.