How to pronounce probationers
Say it like proh-BAY-shuh-nerz. Probationers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY).
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- proh
- BAY
- shuh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probationers 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of probationers
- 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-nuz.
What does probationers mean?
- plural of probationer How to pronounce probationer
Questions about saying probationers
How do you pronounce probationers?
Say proh-BAY-shuh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈbeɪʃənɚz/. In British English it is /prəʊˈbeɪʃənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probationers?
Probationers has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAY). Broken into parts: proh · BAY · shuh · nerz.
Is probationers 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 /prəʊˈbeɪʃənəz/ (proh-BAY-shuh-nuz).