How to Pronounce "above reproach"
expression
əˈbəv/ /ɹiˈpɹoʊtʃ
uh-BUV ri-PROHCH
əbˈʌv/ /ɹɪpɹˈəʊtʃ
uh-BUV ri-PROHCH
Definition
If someone or something is above reproach, they are so good or honest that no one can criticize them.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈbəv/ /ɹiˈpɹoʊtʃ
British English
əbˈʌv/ /ɹɪpɹˈəʊtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-BUV ri-PROHCH
UK
uh-BUV ri-PROHCH
Listen in Context
Her honesty is above reproach.
The judge's behavior was above reproach.
Their quality control is above reproach.
You can trust Maria with anything—her loyalty is above reproach.