How to Pronounce Profess

To pronounce "profess", say PROF-ess — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈfɛs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɹəˈfɛs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “profess”

"profess" has 2 syllables: prof-ess. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.

What does profess mean?

verb

  1. To administer the vows of a religious order to (someone); to admit to a religious order. (Chiefly in passive.)
  2. To declare oneself (to be something).

Words that rhyme with profess

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nonethelessneverthelesscoalescedistressacquiesceaddresscaressassessprocessegressexpressfinesse

Related words

confessconcedepreachadvocatepracticeavowdemonstratepractise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profess"?▾

"Profess" has 2 syllables: prof · ess.

What is the IPA transcription of "profess"?▾

The IPA transcription of "profess" is /pɹəˈfɛs/.

What does "profess" mean?▾

Profess: To administer the vows of a religious order to (someone); to admit to a religious order. (Chiefly in passive.)

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