word
Professional
Pruh-FEH-shuh-nuhl
/prʌˈfɛʃʌnʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
professional
Dictionary meaning
Engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood.
Examples
- The professional trader possesses distinctive qualifications.
- Professional conduct.
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Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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