How to Pronounce “probabilistic”
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- British (UK)
- /ˌpɹɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk/
- Australian (AU)
- /ˌpɹɔb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk/
What “probabilistic” means
adjective — Of, pertaining to, or derived using probability.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “probabilistic” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌpɹɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˌpɹɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "probabilistic" mean?
probabilistic (adjective): Of, pertaining to, or derived using probability.
Which syllable is stressed in "probabilistic"?
“probabilistic” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌpɹɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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