How to Pronounce "profession"
word
/pɹəˈfɛʃən/
pruh-FE-shuhn
/pɹəfˈɛʃən/
pruh-FE-shuhn
Definition
A profession is a type of job that usually requires special education, training, or skills. It can also mean a person's stated belief or declaration, but the job meaning is much more common.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹəˈfɛʃən/
British English
/pɹəfˈɛʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-FE-shuhn
UK
pruh-FE-shuhn
Listen in Context
Teaching is a respected profession.
What profession are you interested in?
She chose nursing as her profession.
He’s a lawyer by profession, but he writes music on the side.