profit

/ˈprɒfɪt/

Syllables pro·fit

Stress PRO-fit

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prɒ/

short o

fit

/fɪt/

short i

Meaning

money gained after costs are subtracted

Sound Reference

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pro=/prɒ/(problem) + fit=/fɪt/(fit)

Example

The company made a large profit last year.