How to pronounce profit
Say it like PROF-ut. Profit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of profit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROF-it.
What does profit mean?
- the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
- the advantageous quality of being beneficial
- derive a benefit from“She profited from his vast experience”
- make a profit; gain money or materially“The company has not profited from the merger”
Where does profit come from?
From Middle English profit, from Old French profit (Modern French profit), from Latin prōfectus (“advance, progress, growth, increase, profit”), from proficiō (“to go forward, advance, make progress, be profitable or useful”).
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Questions about saying profit
How do you pronounce profit?
Say PROF-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfət/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profit?
Profit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · ut.
Is profit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒfɪt/ (PROF-it).
What words sound the same as profit?
Profit sounds the same as prophet in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.