How to Pronounce Profs

To pronounce "profs", say PROFS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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"profs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with scoffs and coughs, if that helps it stick.

What does profs mean?

noun

  1. The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.
  2. A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.

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.”

Synonyms

profgain

Antonyms

loss

Words that rhyme with profs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scoffscoughsknockoffscastoffsoffscutoffsplayoffstroughspayoffsdoffsquaffsstandoffs

Related words

instructorsprofessorsteachersundergradsfacultygradsprofessoriatelecturers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profs"?▾

"Profs" has one syllable.

What does "profs" mean?▾

Profs: The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

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