How to pronounce probabilistic
Say it like prah-buh-bih-LIS-tik. Probabilistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS).
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- prah
- buh
- bih
- LIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probabilistic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of probabilistic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prob-uh-bih-LIS-tik.
What does probabilistic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or derived using probability.
- Of or pertaining to the Roman Catholic doctrine of probabilism.
Where does probabilistic come from?
From probabil(ity) + -istic and probabil(ism) + -istic.
Words that rhyme with probabilistic
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Questions about saying probabilistic
How do you pronounce probabilistic?
Say prah-buh-bih-LIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑbəbɪˈlɪstɪk/. In British English it is /ˌprɒbəbɪˈlɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probabilistic?
Probabilistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIS). Broken into parts: prah · buh · bih · LIS · tik.
Is probabilistic 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 /ˌprɒbəbɪˈlɪstɪk/ (prob-uh-bih-LIS-tik).