How to pronounce profitably
Say it like PROF-ih-tuh-blee. Profitably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- ih
- tuh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profitably 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of profitably
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROF-ih-tuh-blee.
What does profitably mean?
- In a profitable manner, in a way that achieves profit or gain.
Where does profitably come from?
From profitable + -ly.
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Questions about saying profitably
How do you pronounce profitably?
Say PROF-ih-tuh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfɪtəbli/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfɪtəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profitably?
Profitably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · ih · tuh · blee.
Is profitably 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 /ˈprɒfɪtəbli/ (PROF-ih-tuh-blee).