How to pronounce nonprofit
Say it like non-PROF-ut. Nonprofit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROF).
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- non
- PROF
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonprofit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- PROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonprofit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: non-PROF-it.
What does nonprofit mean?
- an organization chartered for other than profit-making activities
- not commercially motivated
Where does nonprofit come from?
From non- + profit.
Words that rhyme with nonprofit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonprofit.
Questions about saying nonprofit
How do you pronounce nonprofit?
Say non-PROF-ut. The American pronunciation is /nɑnˈprɑfət/. In British English it is /nɒnˈprɒfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonprofit?
Nonprofit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROF). Broken into parts: non · PROF · ut.
Is nonprofit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒnˈprɒfɪt/ (non-PROF-it).