How to pronounce probing
Say it like PROH-bing. Probing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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US American/ˈproʊbɪŋ/PROH-bing
UK British/ˈprəʊbɪŋ/PROH-bing
- PROH
- bing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probing 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.
- bingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of probing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-bing.
What does probing mean?
adjective
- That investigates or explores deeply; that attempts to elicit information that is concealed.“He was unsettled by her probing questions.”
- The action of investigating or exploring.
- present participle and gerund of probe How to pronounce probe
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Questions about saying probing
How do you pronounce probing?
Say PROH-bing. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊbɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊbɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probing?
Probing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · bing.
Is probing 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 /ˈprəʊbɪŋ/ (PROH-bing).