How to pronounce probableness
Say it like PRAH-buh-bul-nus. Probableness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH).
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- PRAH
- buh
- bul
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probableness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of probableness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROB-uh-bul-nus.
What does probableness mean?
- The state or quality of being likely to occur; likelihood, probability.
Where does probableness come from?
From probable + -ness, in existence since the 1600s.
Questions about saying probableness
How do you pronounce probableness?
Say PRAH-buh-bul-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑbəbəlnəs/. In British English it is /ˈprɒbəbəlnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probableness?
Probableness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH). Broken into parts: PRAH · buh · bul · nus.
Is probableness 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 /ˈprɒbəbəlnəs/ (PROB-uh-bul-nus).