How to Pronounce Professed

To pronounce "professed", say PROF-ess-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈfɛst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/pɹəˈfɛst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “professed”

"professed" has 3 syllables: prof-ess-ed. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.

What does professed 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).

adjective

  1. Openly declared or acknowledged.

    “His professed religion was Catholicism.”

  2. Professing to be qualified.

    “She is a professed expert in mechanics.”

Words that rhyme with professed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manifestcrestdetestdistressedjestimpressedacquiescedrestchestarrestbequestrequest

Related words

declaredavowedprofessionalstatedacknowledgedallegedrecognizedadvocated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "professed"?▾

"Professed" has 3 syllables: prof · ess · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "professed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "professed" is /pɹəˈfɛst/.

What does "professed" mean?▾

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

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