How to pronounce probity
Say it like PROH-buh-tee. Probity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- buh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probity 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.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of probity
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROH-bih-tee.
What does probity mean?
- Integrity, especially of the quality of having strong moral principles; decency and honesty.
Where does probity come from?
From Middle French probité, from Latin probitās (“uprightness, honesty”), from probus (“good, excellent, honest”); see probe, prove.
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Questions about saying probity
How do you pronounce probity?
Say PROH-buh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊbəti/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊbɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probity?
Probity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · buh · tee.
Is probity 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 /ˈprəʊbɪti/ (PROH-bih-tee).