How many syllables in waterproof?

Syllables in waterproof

3

wa·ter·proof

Waterproof has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say waterproof

Pronunciation/ˈwɔtɚˌpɹuf/
3 syllables, WA-ter-proof · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say waterproof slowly and listen for each vowel sound: wa, ter, proof. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with waterproof

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Questions

How many syllables are in waterproof?
Waterproof has three syllables.
How do you divide waterproof into syllables?
Waterproof divides as wa-ter-proof.
Which syllable is stressed in waterproof?
The first syllable (WA-ter-proof).

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