How to Pronounce "proved"
word
/ˈpɹuvd/
proovd
/pɹˈuːvd/
proovd
Definition
Past tense of 'prove'. It means to show that something is true with facts, evidence, or results, or to show that you can do something successfully.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹuvd/
British English
/pɹˈuːvd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
proovd
UK
proovd
Listen in Context
The test proved that the water was safe.
She proved her point with clear examples.
He proved he could do the job.
That little experiment proved me wrong.