How to Pronounce "profitability"
word
ˌpɹɑfɪtəˈbɪɫɪti
prah-fih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee
pɹˌɒfɪtəbˈɪlɪti
PROF-ih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee
Definition
Profitability is the ability of a business or activity to make a profit or financial gain. It shows how effectively an organization turns income into profits after all costs are paid.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹɑfɪtəˈbɪɫɪti
British English
pɹˌɒfɪtəbˈɪlɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prah-fih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee
UK
PROF-ih-tuh-BIL-ih-tee
Listen in Context
The company's profitability increased last year.
We need to check the profitability of this project.
Good management can improve a company's profitability.
Investors always pay attention to the profitability before buying shares.