How to pronounce improbable
Say it like im-PROB-uh-bul. Improbable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROB).
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- im
- PROB
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Improbable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- PROBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of improbable
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: im-PROB-uh-bul.
What does improbable mean?
- Not likely to be true.“It's highly improbable that aliens abducted you.”
- Not likely to happen.“Due to the loss of power, it is improbable that we will begin on time.”
Where does improbable come from?
Borrowed from Latin improbābilis.
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Questions about saying improbable
How do you pronounce improbable?
Say im-PROB-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɑbəbəl/. In British English it is /ɪmˈprɒbəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in improbable?
Improbable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PROB). Broken into parts: im · PROB · uh · bul.
Is improbable pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɪmˈprɒbəbəl/ (im-PROB-uh-bul).