How to pronounce profoundly
Say it like proh-FOWND-lee. Profoundly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOWND).
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- proh
- FOWND
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profoundly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of profoundly
American and British speakers say profoundly in essentially the same way: /proʊˈfaʊndli/ in the US and /prəˈfaʊndli/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-FOWND-lee.
What does profoundly mean?
- to a great depth psychologically or emotionally“They felt the loss deeply”“she loved him intensely”
Where does profoundly come from?
From Middle English profoundly, profoundely, equivalent to profound + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with profoundly
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Questions about saying profoundly
How do you pronounce profoundly?
Say proh-FOWND-lee. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈfaʊndli/. In British English it is /prəˈfaʊndli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profoundly?
Profoundly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOWND). Broken into parts: proh · FOWND · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say profoundly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /proʊˈfaʊndli/ and the British form is /prəˈfaʊndli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.