How to Pronounce For-profit

To pronounce "for-profit", say FORPR-of-it — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

FORPR-of-it

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💡 Tip for remembering “for-profit”

"for-profit" has 3 syllables: forpr-of-it.

What does for-profit mean?

noun

  1. An organization whose goal is to make a profit.

adjective

  1. (of an organization) For the purpose of making money, especially in relation to an organisation that was not formerly, or is not usually, run to make money.

Related words

not-for-profitprofitprofitablelucrativecommercialgainfulnonprofitnon-profit

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How many syllables are in "for-profit"?▾

"For-profit" has 3 syllables: forpr · of · it.

What does "for-profit" mean?▾

For-profit: An organization whose goal is to make a profit.

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