How to Pronounce "profit by"
expression
ˈpɹɑfət/, /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈbaɪ
PRAH-fit BYE
pɹˈɒfɪt/ /bˈaɪ
PROF-it BYE
Definition
To benefit from or gain an advantage from something, usually by using an opportunity or learning a lesson.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɑfət/, /ˈpɹɑfɪt/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
pɹˈɒfɪt/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRAH-fit BYE
UK
PROF-it BYE
Listen in Context
We can profit by studying other people's experiences.
She learned to profit by her mistakes.
We should profit by this opportunity.
Smart people profit by the lessons of the past instead of repeating mistakes.