How to Pronounce Professes

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

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PROF-ess-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “professes”

"professes" has 3 syllables: prof-ess-es. It rhymes with tresses and possesses, if that helps it stick.

What does professes 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 professes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tressespossessesaddressesexcessesexpressesstressescoalescessuccessesprogressesassessesdepressesmesses

Related words

confessconcedeaffirmsallegesarguesassertsclaimscontends

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "professes"?▾

"Professes" has 3 syllables: prof · ess · es.

What does "professes" mean?▾

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

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