How to Pronounce Profligacy

To pronounce "profligacy", say PROFL-ig-acy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “profligacy”

"profligacy" has 3 syllables: profl-ig-acy. It rhymes with assay and brassy, if that helps it stick.

What does profligacy mean?

noun

  1. Careless wastefulness.
  2. Shameless and immoral behaviour.

Synonyms

profligateness

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Words that rhyme with profligacy

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assaybrassysassyefficacychassisclassyglassycassiegassygrassybrassiemassy

Related words

prodigalityextravagancelicentiousnessdissipationdissolutionwastefulnesssquanderingdebauchery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profligacy"?▾

"Profligacy" has 3 syllables: profl · ig · acy.

What is the IPA transcription of "profligacy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "profligacy" is /ˈpɹɑflɪɡəsi/.

What does "profligacy" mean?▾

Profligacy: Careless wastefulness.

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