proofread

/ˈpruːfˌriːd/

Syllables proof·read

Stress PROOF-read

Phonics Breakdown

proof

/pruːf/

long oo

read

/riːd/

long e

Meaning

to read and correct errors in written text

Sound Reference

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proof=/pruːf/(proof) + read=/riːd/(read)

Example

Please proofread the report before submitting it.