How to pronounce sightproof
Say it like SYTE-proof. Sightproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE).
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- SYTE
- proof
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sightproof pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- proofKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of sightproof
American and British speakers say sightproof in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪtpruf/ in the US and /ˈsaɪtpruːf/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYTE-proof.
What does sightproof mean?
- invisible; not able to be seen
Where does sightproof come from?
From sight + -proof.
Questions about saying sightproof
How do you pronounce sightproof?
Say SYTE-proof. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪtpruf/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪtpruːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sightproof?
Sightproof has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYTE). Broken into parts: SYTE · proof.
Do Americans and Brits say sightproof the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪtpruf/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪtpruːf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.