How to pronounce profile
Say it like PROH-fyle. Profile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- fyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of profile
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-fyle.
What does profile mean?
- an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics“a biochemical profile of blood”“a psychological profile of serial killers”
- an outline of something (especially a human face as seen from one side)
- biographical sketch
- write about“The author of this article profiles a famous painter”
- represent in profile, by drawing or painting
Where does profile come from?
From French profil, from Italian profilo (“a border”), later also proffilo (“a side-face, profile”), from Latin pro (“before”) + filo (“a line, stroke, thread”), from filum (“a thread”); see file.
Questions about saying profile
How do you pronounce profile?
Say PROH-fyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌfaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profile?
Profile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · fyle.
Is profile pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊˌfaɪl/ (PROH-fyle).