How to Pronounce Profound

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/pɹəˈfaʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “profound”

"profound" has 2 syllables: prof-ound. It rhymes with expound and resound, if that helps it stick.

What does profound mean?

noun

  1. The deep; the sea; the ocean.
  2. An abyss.

verb

  1. To cause to sink deeply; to cause to dive or penetrate far down.
  2. To dive deeply; to penetrate.

adjective

  1. Descending far below the surface; opening or reaching to great depth; deep.
  2. Very deep; very serious

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Words that rhyme with profound

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

expoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpoundbackground

Related words

deepheavyintensesoundimportantsignificantfundamentalintimate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profound"?▾

"Profound" has 2 syllables: prof · ound.

What is the IPA transcription of "profound"?▾

The IPA transcription of "profound" is /pɹəˈfaʊnd/.

What does "profound" mean?▾

Profound: The deep; the sea; the ocean.

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