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How to Pronounce "the proof is in the pudding"

expression

thuh PROOF iz in thuh PUD-ing
thuh PROOF iz in thuh PUD-ing

Definition

This expression means that the true value or quality of something can only be judged by trying it or by the final result.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpɹuf/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpʊdɪŋ

British English

ðə, ði/ /pɹˈuːf/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /pˈʊdɪŋ

Simplified Pronunciation

US

thuh PROOF iz in thuh PUD-ing

UK

thuh PROOF iz in thuh PUD-ing

Listen in Context

Let's try the new recipe; the proof is in the pudding.

He says his method works, but the proof is in the pudding.

We built the bridge—now the proof is in the pudding.

Everyone's excited about this product, but the proof is in the pudding once it hits the market.