How to pronounce probationer
Say it like proh-BAY-shuh-ner. Probationer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- proh
- BAY
- shuh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probationer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of probationer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-BAY-shuh-nuh.
What does probationer mean?
- One who is on probation.
- One who is licensed to preach, but not ordained to a pastorate.
- A chorister in their training period before full admission to a choir, whether or not that period is probationary.
Where does probationer come from?
From probation + -er.
Questions about saying probationer
How do you pronounce probationer?
Say proh-BAY-shuh-ner. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈbeɪʃənɚ/. In British English it is /prəʊˈbeɪʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probationer?
Probationer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: proh · BAY · shuh · ner.
Is probationer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prəʊˈbeɪʃənə/ (proh-BAY-shuh-nuh).