How do you pronounce "foolproof"?

In American English: /ˈfuːlˌpruːf/ (FOOL-proof). In British English: /fˈuːlpɹuːf/ (F-oolpr). In Canadian English: /ˈfuːlˌpruːf/ (FOOL-proof). In Australian English: /fˈuːlpɹuːf/ (F-oolpr).

Is "foolproof" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfuːlˌpruːf/ (FOOL-proof), while in British English it's /fˈuːlpɹuːf/ (F-oolpr).

How to Pronounce "foolproof"

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foolproof

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/ˈfuːlˌpruːf/

FOOL-proof

Syllable Breakdown

fuːlfool·pruːfproof

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