How to pronounce probly
Say it like PROB-lee. Probly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROB).
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- PROB
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Probly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of probly
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PROB-lee.
What does probly mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of probably.“I should probly keep my eyes on the road.”
Where does probly come from?
Clipping of probably by haplology.
Words that sound like probly
Questions about saying probly
How do you pronounce probly?
Say PROB-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑbli/. In British English it is /ˈprɒbli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in probly?
Probly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROB). Broken into parts: PROB · lee.
Is probly 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 /ˈprɒbli/ (PROB-lee).
What words sound the same as probly?
Probly sounds the same as probably in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.