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How to pronounce professional
Say it like this: /pɹəˈfɛʃ.ə.nəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does professional mean?
nounA person who belongs to a profession.
A white-collar worker, especially one with a specialized, high-earning job such as a doctor or engineer.
“Russian immigrants had the highest percentage of professionals or managers (49 percent)”
A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
adjOf, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
“The doctor is very professional in his manner.”
Expert.
Of an occupation, paid, especially so as to provide a livelihood.
“a professional musician, a professional footballer”
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