How to Pronounce "probability"
word
/ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪɫəˌti/
proh-buh-BIL-uh-dee
/pɹˌɒbəbˈɪlɪti/
pro-buh-BIL-uh-tee
Definition
The measure of how likely it is that a certain event will happen, usually expressed as a number between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain).
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪɫəˌti/
British English
/pɹˌɒbəbˈɪlɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
proh-buh-BIL-uh-dee
UK
pro-buh-BIL-uh-tee
Listen in Context
The probability of flipping a coin and getting heads is 0.5.
There is a high probability it will rain tomorrow.
The probability of winning the lottery is very low.
There's a good probability we'll get there before noon if traffic is light.