How to pronounce probationally
Say it like proh-BAY-shuh-nuh-lee. Probationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
- proh
- BAY
- shuh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probationally pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of probationally
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-BAY-shuh-nuh-lee.
What does probationally mean?
- In a probational manner; probationarily.
Where does probationally come from?
From probational + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- probationarily
Words that rhyme with probationally
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Questions about saying probationally
How do you pronounce probationally?
Say proh-BAY-shuh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊˈbeɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊˈbeɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probationally?
Probationally has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: proh · BAY · shuh · nuh · lee.
Is probationally 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 /ˌprəʊˈbeɪʃənəli/ (proh-BAY-shuh-nuh-lee).