How to Pronounce Probes

To pronounce "probes", say PROB-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PROB-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “probes”

"probes" has 2 syllables: prob-es. It rhymes with microbes and anaerobes, if that helps it stick.

What does probes mean?

noun

  1. Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc.
  2. Something which penetrates something else, as though to explore; something which obtains information.

verb

  1. To explore, investigate, or question

    “If you probe further, you may discover different reasons.”

  2. To insert a probe into.

Synonyms

yosu-miru

Words that rhyme with probes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

microbesanaerobeslobesglobesrobesstrobeswardrobesbathrobestechnophobesjobesfobeskobes

Related words

examineinvestigationanalysersanalyzersboreholescathetersdetectorsdiscusses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "probes"?▾

"Probes" has 2 syllables: prob · es.

What does "probes" mean?▾

Probes: Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc.

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