How to Pronounce "probe for"
expression
ˈpɹoʊb/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
PROHB-for, PROHB-fer, PROHB-fur
pɹˈəʊb/ /fˈɔː
pr-OHB-for, pr-OHB-faw
Definition
To try to find out hidden information by carefully asking questions or examining something deeply.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊb/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
pɹˈəʊb/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROHB-for, PROHB-fer, PROHB-fur
UK
pr-OHB-for, pr-OHB-faw
Listen in Context
The police probed for clues at the crime scene.
The teacher probed for the student's real feelings.
Reporters probed for details about the new law.
He kept probing for information, but I didn't tell him anything.