How to Pronounce "professor"
word
/pɹəˈfɛsɝ/
pruh-FES-ur
/pɹəfˈɛsɐ/
pruh-FES-uh
Definition
A professor is a teacher at a college or university, usually an expert in a subject who does both research and teaching.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹəˈfɛsɝ/
British English
/pɹəfˈɛsɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-FES-ur
UK
pruh-FES-uh
Listen in Context
My professor teaches biology at the university.
The professor gave us a lot of homework.
Our professor is very friendly and helpful.
I stayed after class to ask the professor about the exam.