How to Pronounce Profiteer

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PROF-it-eer

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💡 Tip for remembering “profiteer”

"profiteer" has 3 syllables: prof-it-eer. It rhymes with austere and sneer, if that helps it stick.

What does profiteer mean?

noun

  1. One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk, a rent seeker.

verb

  1. To make an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk.

Words that rhyme with profiteer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profiteer"?▾

"Profiteer" has 3 syllables: prof · it · eer.

What does "profiteer" mean?▾

Profiteer: One who makes an unreasonable profit not justified by cost or risk, a rent seeker.

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