How to Pronounce Profaning

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PROF-an-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “profaning”

"profaning" has 3 syllables: prof-an-ing.

What does profaning 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.

Synonyms

abaseadulteratedegradedemeanmisapplymisusepervertdefile

Antonyms

consecratesanctify

Related words

sacrilegiousdesecrateprofanatoryunholyblasphemousdepraveirreverentpervert

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profaning"?▾

"Profaning" has 3 syllables: prof · an · ing.

What does "profaning" mean?▾

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

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