waterproof

/ˈwɔːtərpruːf/

Syllables wa·ter·proof

Stress WA-ter-proof

Phonics Breakdown

wa

/wɔː/

short a

ter

/tər/

er schwa

proof

/pruːf/

long oo

Meaning

not allowing water to pass through; resistant to water

Sound Reference

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water=/ˈwɔːtər/(water) + proof=/pruːf/(proof)

Example

This jacket is completely waterproof.