Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

proofing

/ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.78 in modern English

Syllables: proof-ing
IPA: /ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of proof

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Food.

Inflected Forms

proofings (plural) proving (alternative)

Phrases

damp proofing

Frequently Paired Words

damp proofing bulk fermentation

Synonyms

blooming

Rhymes With

roofing goofing spoofing rustproofing

Questions

How do you pronounce proofing?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹuːfɪŋ/.
What does proofing mean?: A step in creating yeast breads and baked goods, during which the yeast is allowed to leaven the dough.

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