How to Pronounce Profile

To pronounce "profile", say PROF-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “profile”

"profile" has 3 syllables: prof-il-e. It rhymes with reconcile and vile, if that helps it stick.

What does profile mean?

noun

  1. The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.

    “His fingers traced the profile of the handle.”

  2. The shape, view, or shadow of a person's head from the side; a side view.

    “The brooch showed the profile of a Victorian woman.”

verb

  1. To create a summary or collection of information about (a person, etc.).
  2. To act based on such a summary, especially one that is a stereotype; to engage in profiling.

Antonyms

portrait

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Words that rhyme with profile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reconcilevilebeguileversatilejuvenilesenilehostilepileaislesmilerevilefile

Related words

outlineimagedescriptionimgsketchcontourstructureeffigy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profile"?▾

"Profile" has 3 syllables: prof · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "profile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "profile" is /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/.

What does "profile" mean?▾

Profile: The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object.

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