How to pronounce improbably
Say it like im-PRAH-buh-blee. Improbably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAH).
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- im
- PRAH
- buh
- blee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Improbably 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.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of improbably
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: im-PROB-uh-blee.
What does improbably mean?
- In an improbable manner; without probability.
Where does improbably come from?
From improbable + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying improbably
How do you pronounce improbably?
Say im-PRAH-buh-blee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmˈprɑbəbli/. In British English it is /ˌɪmˈprɒbəbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in improbably?
Improbably has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAH). Broken into parts: im · PRAH · buh · blee.
Is improbably 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 /ˌɪmˈprɒbəbli/ (im-PROB-uh-blee).