How to pronounce professions
Say it like pruh-FESH-unz. Professions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH).
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- pruh
- FESH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Professions 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.
- FESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of professions
American and British speakers say professions in essentially the same way: /prəˈfɛʃənz/ in the US and /prəˈfɛʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-FESH-unz.
What does professions mean?
- plural of profession How to pronounce profession
Questions about saying professions
How do you pronounce professions?
Say pruh-FESH-unz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfɛʃənz/. In British English it is /prəˈfɛʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in professions?
Professions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FESH). Broken into parts: pruh · FESH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say professions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈfɛʃənz/ and the British form is /prəˈfɛʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.