How to pronounce profuseness
Say it like proh-FYOO-snus. Profuseness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO).
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- proh
- FYOO
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Profuseness 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.
- FYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of profuseness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-FYOO-snus.
What does profuseness mean?
- The quality of being profuse; profusion
Where does profuseness come from?
From profuse + -ness.
Questions about saying profuseness
How do you pronounce profuseness?
Say proh-FYOO-snus. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈfjusnəs/. In British English it is /prəʊˈfjuːsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in profuseness?
Profuseness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOO). Broken into parts: proh · FYOO · snus.
Is profuseness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈfjuːsnəs/ (proh-FYOO-snus).