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Try LingUp Now!Start with a weak 'pro' sound, like 'pruh'. The vowel is a schwa /ə/.
Stress the second syllable 'fes'. It sounds like 'fesh'. The 'ssi' makes a /ʃ/ sound, like in 'shoe'.
End with the unstressed syllables 'sion-al'. It sounds quick, like 'uh-nul' /ənl/.
Stressing the first syllable (PRO-fes-sion-al) instead of the second (pro-FES-sion-al).
Pronouncing 'ssi' as a simple 's' sound (fes) instead of a 'sh' sound (fesh).
Saying the final 'al' too clearly (like 'all') instead of the weak /əl/ sound.
same as American
same as American
It has four syllables: pro-fes-sion-al.
The stress is on the second syllable: pro-FES-sion-al.
The 'ssi' makes a 'sh' sound (/ʃ/), like in the word 'shoe'. Your tongue is wide and near the roof of your mouth.
Related to a job that needs special education or skill.
/prəˈfɛʃn/
a type of job that needs special training
/prəˈfɛsər/
a teacher at a university
/prəˈfɛʃənəli/
in a way that is related to a job
- 'professional' has four syllables and ends with /əl/, while 'profession' has three and ends with /n/.
- The stress is the same, but 'professor' ends with an /ər/ sound.
- 'professionally' has five syllables and adds a final /li/ sound.
The most important part is the stress on the second syllable. Practice saying 'da-DA-da-da' to feel the rhythm.
The first and last vowels are weak 'schwa' sounds (/ə/). Don't say 'pro' like 'go' or 'al' like 'all'. Think 'pruh-FESH-uh-nul'.
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