To pronounce "profusely", say PROF-us-ely — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈfjusli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pɹəˈfjusli/
IPA
"profusely" has 3 syllables: prof-us-ely. It rhymes with loosely and sprucely, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“The run left him sweating profusely.”
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"Profusely" has 3 syllables: prof · us · ely.
The IPA transcription of "profusely" is /pɹəˈfjusli/.
Profusely: In great quantity or abundance; in a profuse manner.
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