How to pronounce waterproofing
Say it like WAW-ter-proo-fing. Waterproofing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW).
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- WAW
- ter
- proo
- fing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waterproofing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- prooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of waterproofing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: WAW-tuh-proo-fing.
What does waterproofing mean?
- present participle and gerund of waterproof How to pronounce waterproof
- The treatment of something to make it waterproof.
- A waterproof material.
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Questions about saying waterproofing
How do you pronounce waterproofing?
Say WAW-ter-proo-fing. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔtɚˌprufɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːtəˌpruːfɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waterproofing?
Waterproofing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAW). Broken into parts: WAW · ter · proo · fing.
Is waterproofing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈwɔːtəˌpruːfɪŋ/ (WAW-tuh-proo-fing).