How to Pronounce Profaned

To pronounce "profaned", say PROF-an-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PROF-an-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “profaned”

"profaned" has 3 syllables: prof-an-ed.

What does profaned mean?

verb

  1. To violate (something sacred); to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate

    “One should not profane the name of God.”

  2. To put to a wrong or unworthy use; to debase; to abuse; to defile.

adjective

  1. Treated with irreverence or without due respect.

Synonyms

abaseadulteratedegradedemeanmisapplymisusepervertdefile

Antonyms

consecratesanctify

Related words

violateddesecratedsacrilegiousmishalloweddishonoreddishonoureddishonorabledirty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profaned"?▾

"Profaned" has 3 syllables: prof · an · ed.

What does "profaned" mean?▾

Profaned: To violate (something sacred); to treat with abuse, irreverence, obloquy, or contempt; to desecrate

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