How to pronounce profluent
Say it like PROF-loo-unt. Profluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF).
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- PROF
- loo
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profluent 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.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of profluent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROF-loo-unt.
What does profluent mean?
- Flowing smoothly as if in a stream.
Where does profluent come from?
From Latin profluens, from profluere (“to flow forth”), from pro- + fluere (“to flow”).
Questions about saying profluent
How do you pronounce profluent?
Say PROF-loo-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑfluənt/. In British English it is /ˈprɒfluːənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profluent?
Profluent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROF). Broken into parts: PROF · loo · unt.
Is profluent 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 /ˈprɒfluːənt/ (PROF-loo-unt).