profound

/prəˈfaʊnd/

Syllables pro·found

Stress pro-FOUND

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prə/

schwa

found

/faʊnd/

ou diphth

Meaning

very deep in meaning, feeling, or effect

Sound Reference

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pro=/prə/(problem) + found=/faʊnd/(found)

Example

The book had a profound influence on her thinking.