How to Pronounce "what does that prove"
expression
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈdəz/, /dɪz/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈpɹuv
WUT duz THAT proov
wˈɒt/ /dəʊz/ /ðˈæt/ /pɹˈuːv
WOT duz THAT PROOV
Definition
A rhetorical question used to challenge whether evidence or a fact actually supports an argument or makes a point clear.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwət/, /ˈwət/ /ˈdəz/, /dɪz/ /ˈðæt/, /ðət/ /ˈpɹuv
British English
wˈɒt/ /dəʊz/ /ðˈæt/ /pɹˈuːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WUT duz THAT proov
UK
WOT duz THAT PROOV
Listen in Context
You say you saw him leave early. What does that prove?
The door was open. What does that prove?
He has her phone number—what does that prove?
Okay, you found his jacket here. What does that prove—maybe he just forgot it.