How to pronounce probabilities
Say it like prah-buh-BIL-uh-teez. Probabilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL).
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- prah
- buh
- BIL
- uh
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probabilities 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.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of probabilities
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prob-uh-BIL-uh-teez.
What does probabilities mean?
- plural of probability How to pronounce probability
Words that rhyme with probabilities
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Questions about saying probabilities
How do you pronounce probabilities?
Say prah-buh-BIL-uh-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑbəˈbɪləˌtiz/. In British English it is /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləˌtiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probabilities?
Probabilities has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIL). Broken into parts: prah · buh · BIL · uh · teez.
Is probabilities 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 /ˌprɒbəˈbɪləˌtiːz/ (prob-uh-BIL-uh-teez).