How to pronounce profess
Say it like pruh-FES. Profess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES).
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- pruh
- FES
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of profess
American and British speakers say profess in essentially the same way: /prəˈfɛs/ in the US and /prəˈfɛs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-FES.
What does profess mean?
- To administer the vows of a religious order to (someone); to admit to a religious order.
- To declare oneself (to be something).“They've professed themselves delighted with the results.”
- To declare; to assert, affirm.“Having professed her belief in the remedy, she had little choice but to try it.”
Where does profess come from?
From Old French professer, and its source, the participle stem of Latin profitērī, from pro- + fatērī (“to confess, acknowledge”).
Words that rhyme with profess
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of profess.
Questions about saying profess
How do you pronounce profess?
Say pruh-FES. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɛs/. In British English it is /prəˈfɛs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profess?
Profess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FES). Broken into parts: pruh · FES.
Do Americans and Brits say profess the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈfɛs/ and the British form is /prəˈfɛs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.