To pronounce "nonprofit", say NONPR-of-it — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"nonprofit" has 3 syllables: nonpr-of-it. It rhymes with prophet and tophet, if that helps it stick.
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“Employees of a nonprofit rarely make as much as greedy counterparts in the commercial world.”
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"Nonprofit" has 3 syllables: nonpr · of · it.
Nonprofit: An organization that exists for reasons other than to make a profit, such as a charitable, educational or service organization.
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