How to pronounce probit
Say it like PROB-it. Probit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROB).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈprɑbɪt/PROB-it
UK British/ˈprɒbɪt/PROB-it
- PROB
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of probit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROB-it.
What does probit mean?
noun
- A unit, derived from a standard normal distribution, used in measuring the responses to doses.
- The probit function, the inverse of the standard normal cumulative distribution function.
Where does probit come from?
Blend of probability + unit.
Words that rhyme with probit
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of probit.
Questions about saying probit
How do you pronounce probit?
Say PROB-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑbɪt/. In British English it is /ˈprɒbɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probit?
Probit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROB). Broken into parts: PROB · it.
Is probit pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒbɪt/ (PROB-it).