How to pronounce probate
Say it like PROH-bayt. Probate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈproʊˌbeɪt/PROH-bayt
UK British/ˈprəʊbeɪt/PROH-bayt
- PROH
- bayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- baytGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of probate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-bayt.
What does probate mean?
noun
- The legal process of verifying the legality of a will.
- A copy of a legally recognised and qualified will.
- To establish the legality of (a will).
Where does probate come from?
From Middle English probate, from Latin probatus, past participle of probare (“to test, examine, judge of”); see probe, prove.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- probate will
Questions about saying probate
How do you pronounce probate?
Say PROH-bayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌbeɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊbeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probate?
Probate has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · bayt.
Is probate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈprəʊbeɪt/ (PROH-bayt).