How to Pronounce "profiteers"
word
ˌpɹɑfəˈtɪɹz
prah-fuh-TEERZ
pɹˌɒfɪtˈiəz
prof-it-EE-uhz
Definition
Profiteers are people or companies who make unfair or excessive profits, often by taking advantage of a crisis, shortage, or others' needs.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹɑfəˈtɪɹz
British English
pɹˌɒfɪtˈiəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prah-fuh-TEERZ
UK
prof-it-EE-uhz
Listen in Context
During the food shortage, many profiteers raised their prices.
The government promised to punish profiteers after the disaster.
Profiteers often take advantage of people in need.
Those hand sanitizer profiteers during the pandemic made a fortune.