How to Pronounce Proofreading

To pronounce "proofreading", say PROOFR-ead-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

PROOFR-ead-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “proofreading”

"proofreading" has 3 syllables: proofr-ead-ing. It rhymes with preceding and misleading, if that helps it stick.

What does proofreading mean?

verb

  1. To check a written text for errors in spelling and grammar.

noun

  1. The act or process by which a document is proofread.

    “We gave the document two proofreadings, to make absolutely sure that no errors would remain.”

Words that rhyme with proofreading

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

precedingmisleadingsucceedingpleadingleadingproceedingrecedingexceedingconcedingpreceedingfeedingspeeding

Related words

proofmarkingrereadingcorrectionsscoringexonucleasecorrectedcorrecting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "proofreading"?▾

"Proofreading" has 3 syllables: proofr · ead · ing.

What does "proofreading" mean?▾

Proofreading: To check a written text for errors in spelling and grammar.

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