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.