How to pronounce profectitious
Say it like prof-ik-TISH-us. Profectitious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH).
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- prof
- ik
- TISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profectitious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- profGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of profectitious
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prof-ik-TISH-us.
What does profectitious mean?
- Proceeding from, or as if from, a parent; derived, as from an ancestor.
Where does profectitious come from?
From Latin prōfectitius, from prōficiscor (“set out, proceed”).
Words that rhyme with profectitious
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Questions about saying profectitious
How do you pronounce profectitious?
Say prof-ik-TISH-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑfɪkˈtɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ˌprɒfɪkˈtɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profectitious?
Profectitious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TISH). Broken into parts: prof · ik · TISH · us.
Is profectitious 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 /ˌprɒfɪkˈtɪʃəs/ (prof-ik-TISH-us).