How to Pronounce Professorial

To pronounce "professorial", say PROF-ess-or-ial — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROF-ess-or-ial

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💡 Tip for remembering “professorial”

"professorial" has 4 syllables: prof-ess-or-ial. It rhymes with arboreal and pictorial, if that helps it stick.

What does professorial mean?

adjective

Of, relating to, or characteristic of a professor or professors, or of a professorship or professorships.

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How many syllables are in "professorial"?▾

"Professorial" has 4 syllables: prof · ess · or · ial.

What does "professorial" mean?▾

Professorial: Of, relating to, or characteristic of a professor or professors, or of a professorship or professorships.

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