How to pronounce prove

Say it like this: /ˈpɹuv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ˈpɹuv/

What does prove mean?

verbTo demonstrate that something is true or viable; to give proof for; to bear out; to testify.

“I will prove that my method is more effective than yours.”

To turn out; to manifest.

“It proved to be a cold day.”

To turn out to be.

“The hope that he’d react proved utterly unfounded.”

nounThe process of dough proofing.

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