To pronounce "improbable", say IMPR-ob-abl-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/
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"improbable" has 4 syllables: impr-ob-abl-e. It rhymes with probable, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“It's highly improbable that aliens abducted you.”
“Due to the loss of power, it is improbable that we will begin on time.”
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"Improbable" has 4 syllables: impr · ob · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "improbable" is /ɪmˈpɹɒbəbl̩/.
Improbable: Not likely to be true.
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