How do you pronounce "prove"?

In American English: /ˈpruːv/ (PROOV). In British English: /pɹˈuːv/ (PR). In Canadian English: /ˈpruːv/ (PROOV). In Australian English: /pɹˈuːv/ (PR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpruːv/ (PROOV), while in British English it's /pɹˈuːv/ (PR).

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prove

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/ˈpruːv/

PROOV

Syllable Breakdown

pruːvprove

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