How to Pronounce Profit

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

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/ˈpɹɒfɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “profit

"profit" has 2 syllables: prof-it. It rhymes with prophet and tophet, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: prophet, proffit, proffitt, profitt — easy to mix up when writing.

What does profit mean?

noun

  1. Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.
  2. Benefit, positive result obtained.

    Reading such an enlightening book on the subject was of much profit to his studies.

verb

  1. To benefit (somebody), be of use to (somebody).
  2. (construed with from) To benefit, gain.

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How many syllables are in "profit"?

"Profit" has 2 syllables: prof · it.

What is the IPA transcription of "profit"?

The IPA transcription of "profit" is /ˈpɹɒfɪt/.

What does "profit" mean?

Profit: Total income or cash flow minus expenditures. The money or other benefit a non-governmental organization or individual receives in exchange for products and services sold at an advertised price.

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