noun
The way someone does their work with skill, care, and respect.
Her professionalism impressed everyone on the team.
Common phrases & grammar
a high level of professionalism · show professionalism
American English
How to pronounce professionalism
nounB2
pruhFEHshuhnuhlihzm
/pʰɹəˈfɛ.ʃə.nəˌlɪ.zm̩/
6 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
The way someone does their work with skill, care, and respect.
What to listen for
Professionalism is usually pronounced /pʰɹəˈfɛ.ʃə.nəˌlɪ.zm̩/. You may also hear /pʰɹəˈfɛ.ʃəˌnl̩.ɪ.zm̩/, with the middle part compressed.
Common pronunciation/pʰɹəˈfɛ.ʃə.nəˌlɪ.zm̩/
Less common pronunciation/pʰɹəˈfɛ.ʃəˌnl̩.ɪ.zm̩/