foolproof
FOOL-PROOF
foolproof
/ˈfulˌpɹuf/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “foolproof” is spelled “foolproof”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | f | oo | l | p | r | oo | f |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /f/ | /u/ | /l/ | /p/ | /ɹ/ | /u/ | /f/ |
English writes “foolproof” with
9 letters for 7 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“foolproof” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “foolproof”
roofproofwoofbulletproofgoofpoofhoofwaterproofaloofsunroof
“foolproof” — questions & answers
How do you spell “foolproof”?
“foolproof” is spelled F-O-O-L-P-R-O-O-F — 9 letters for 7 sounds. In Ingglish, where every spelling always makes the same sound, the same word is written “foolproof”.
How do you pronounce “foolproof”?
“foolproof” is pronounced FOOL-PROOF — IPA /ˈfulˌpɹuf/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “foolproof”.
How many syllables are in “foolproof”?
“foolproof” has 2 syllables: FOOL-PROOF (the capitalized syllable is stressed).