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How many syllables in profound?

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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable found
  • 8 letters
Syllables
pro-found: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-FOUND.
Pronunciation
/proʊˈfaʊnd/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pro-found.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide profound into syllables?

profound divides as pro-found. pro-found: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in profound?

Profound has 2 syllables (pro-found).

Which syllable is stressed in profound?

The stressed syllable in profound is found. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-FOUND.

How do you pronounce profound?

/proʊˈfaʊnd/ in American English.