How do you pronounce "proof"?

In American English: /ˈpruːf/ (PROOF). In British English: /pɹˈuːf/ (PR). In Canadian English: /ˈpruːf/ (PROOF). In Australian English: /pɹˈuːf/ (PR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpruːf/ (PROOF), while in British English it's /pɹˈuːf/ (PR).

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proof

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/ˈpruːf/

PROOF

Syllable Breakdown

pruːfproof

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