How to pronounce profer
Say it like proh-FUR. Profer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR).
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- proh
- FUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of profer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-FUR.
What does profer mean?
- To utter; to pronounce.
- To deliver.
Where does profer come from?
From Middle English proferen, from Old French proferer, from Latin proferre (“to bring forth, produce, utter”).
Words that rhyme with profer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of profer.
Questions about saying profer
How do you pronounce profer?
Say proh-FUR. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈfɝ/. In British English it is /prəʊˈfɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profer?
Profer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUR). Broken into parts: proh · FUR.
Is profer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prəʊˈfɜː/ (proh-FUR).