Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

proof-read

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.64 in modern English

Syllables: proof-read
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

Alternative spelling of proofread.

Example Sentences

"Knowing that the printed word is always edited, typeset and proof-read before it reaches us, we appreciate its literary authority."

Inflected Forms

proof-reads (present, singular) proof-reading (participle, present)

Questions

What does proof-read mean?: Alternative spelling of proofread.

How to pronounce proof-read

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