How to Pronounce Not-for-profit

To pronounce "not-for-profit", say NOTF-orpr-of-it — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

14

Letters

NOTF-orpr-of-it

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💡 Tip for remembering “not-for-profit”

"not-for-profit" has 4 syllables: notf-orpr-of-it.

What does not-for-profit mean?

noun

  1. A company or organization that is not meant to make a profit.

adjective

  1. (of a company, or organization) not meant to make a profit

Synonyms

non-profitnon-profit-making

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Related words

for-profitprofitvolunteerprofitablelucrativecharitablevoluntarynfp

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "not-for-profit"?▾

"Not-for-profit" has 4 syllables: notf · orpr · of · it.

What does "not-for-profit" mean?▾

Not-for-profit: A company or organization that is not meant to make a profit.

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