How to pronounce profuse
Say it like pruh-FYOOS. Profuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOS).
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- pruh
- FYOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profuse 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.
- FYOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of profuse
American and British speakers say profuse in essentially the same way: /prəˈfjus/ in the US and /prəˈfjuːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-FYOOS.
What does profuse mean?
- abundant or generous to the point of excess; copious; volubly expressed.“She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins.”
Where does profuse come from?
From Latin profusus.
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Words that rhyme with profuse
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Questions about saying profuse
How do you pronounce profuse?
Say pruh-FYOOS. The American pronunciation is /prəˈfjus/. In British English it is /prəˈfjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profuse?
Profuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOS). Broken into parts: pruh · FYOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say profuse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈfjus/ and the British form is /prəˈfjuːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.