How to pronounce profiteer
Say it like prof-uh-TEER. Profiteer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER).
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- prof
- uh
- TEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profiteer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- profGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of profiteer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prof-uh-TEER.
What does profiteer mean?
- To make an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk.
Where does profiteer come from?
From profit + -eer.
Words that rhyme with profiteer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of profiteer.
Questions about saying profiteer
How do you pronounce profiteer?
Say prof-uh-TEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑfəˈtɪr/. In British English it is /ˌprɒfəˈtɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profiteer?
Profiteer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER). Broken into parts: prof · uh · TEER.
Is profiteer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌprɒfəˈtɪə/ (prof-uh-TEER).