How to pronounce profundity
Say it like pruh-FUHN-dih-tee. Profundity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHN).
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- pruh
- FUHN
- dih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profundity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of profundity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pruh-FUHN-dih-tee.
What does profundity mean?
- The state of being profound; magnitude, gravity, or intensity.“The situation's profundity escaped most observers.”
- Deep intellect or insight.“Unfortunately, Andrew's colossal ego means people miss his profundity.”
- A great depth; a deep place.“I delved the abyssal profundities of Neptune's realm.”
Where does profundity come from?
Inherited from Middle English profundite, from Middle French profondite or its etymon Latin profunditās; by surface analysis, prof(o)und + ity.
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Questions about saying profundity
How do you pronounce profundity?
Say pruh-FUHN-dih-tee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfʌndɪti/. In British English it is /prəˈfʌndɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profundity?
Profundity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHN). Broken into parts: pruh · FUHN · dih · tee.
Is profundity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /prəˈfʌndɪti/ (pruh-FUHN-dih-tee).