How to pronounce profiling
Say it like PROH-fy-ling. Profiling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈproʊˌfaɪlɪŋ/PROH-fy-ling
UK British/ˈprəʊˌfaɪlɪŋ/PROH-fy-ling
- PROH
- fy
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profiling 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of profiling
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-fy-ling.
What does profiling mean?
noun
- The forensic science of constructing an outline of a person's individual characteristics.
- present participle and gerund of profile How to pronounce profile
Questions about saying profiling
How do you pronounce profiling?
Say PROH-fy-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌfaɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌfaɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profiling?
Profiling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · fy · ling.
Is profiling 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 /ˈprəʊˌfaɪlɪŋ/ (PROH-fy-ling).