How to pronounce profiteers
Say it like prof-uh-TEERZ. Profiteers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEERZ).
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- prof
- uh
- TEERZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profiteers 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.
- TEERZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of profiteers
- 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-TEERZ.
What does profiteers mean?
- plural of profiteer How to pronounce profiteer
Words that rhyme with profiteers
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of profiteers.
Questions about saying profiteers
How do you pronounce profiteers?
Say prof-uh-TEERZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑfəˈtɪrz/. In British English it is /ˌprɒfəˈtɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profiteers?
Profiteers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEERZ). Broken into parts: prof · uh · TEERZ.
Is profiteers 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 /ˌprɒfəˈtɪəz/ (prof-uh-TEERZ).