To pronounce "probable", say PROB-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/
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"probable" has 3 syllables: prob-abl-e. It rhymes with improbable, if that helps it stick.
noun
adjective
“It's probable that it will rain tomorrow.”
“With all the support we have, success is looking probable.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Probable" has 3 syllables: prob · abl · e.
The IPA transcription of "probable" is /ˈpɹɒbəbl̩/.
Probable: Something that is likely.
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