How to pronounce probably

probably

/ˈprɑːbəbliː/

3 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈprɑːbli/.

/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɑː/as in father	A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/b/as in bed	A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/b/as in bed	A voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/l/as in look	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/iː/as in sheep	A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.

He observed that we would probably have rain.

How do you pronounce probably?

Probably is pronounced /ˈprɑːbəbliː/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈprɑːbli/, is also used.

How many syllables are in probably?

Probably has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in probably?

The first syllable: /ˈprɑːbəbliː/.