How to Pronounce Profuse

To pronounce "profuse", say PROF-us-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈfjuːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/pɹəˈfjuːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “profuse”

"profuse" has 3 syllables: prof-us-e. It rhymes with induce and obtuse, if that helps it stick.

What does profuse mean?

verb

  1. To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.

adjective

  1. In great quantity or abundance; liberal or generous to the point of excess.

    “She grew profuse amounts of zucchini and pumpkins.”

Words that rhyme with profuse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

induceobtuseproducenoususeabstrusededucereducereclusedouceabuseloose

Related words

abundantluxuriantexuberantriotouslushlavishplentifulample

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "profuse"?▾

"Profuse" has 3 syllables: prof · us · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "profuse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "profuse" is /pɹəˈfjuːs/.

What does "profuse" mean?▾

Profuse: To pour out; to give or spend liberally; to lavish; to squander.

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