How to pronounce profited
Say it like PROF-uh-tud. Profited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- uh
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profited 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of profited
- 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-uh-tud.
What does profited mean?
- simple past and past participle of profit How to pronounce profit
Questions about saying profited
How do you pronounce profited?
Say PROF-uh-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfətəd/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfətəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profited?
Profited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · uh · tud.
Is profited 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 /ˈprɒfətəd/ (PROF-uh-tud).