To pronounce "childproof", say CHILDPR-oof — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CHILDPR-oof
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"childproof" has 2 syllables: childpr-oof. It rhymes with child-proof, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: child-proof — easy to mix up when writing.
verb
“I debated childproofing my house, but decided against, on the basis that any scars or burns would serve as object lessons in restraint.”
adjective
“Because of her arthritis, she always asked not to have childproof caps on her medicine bottles.”
“They attempted to make the house childproof by covering all sharp corners with soft foam.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Childproof" has 2 syllables: childpr · oof.
Childproof: To make something childproof.
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