How to Pronounce "probabilities"
word
ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪɫəˌtiz
prah-buh-BIL-uh-teez
pɹˌɒbəbˈɪlɪtiz
prob-uh-BIL-i-teez
Definition
Probabilities are the chances or likelihoods that a certain event will happen. They are usually expressed as numbers between 0 (impossible) and 1 (certain), or as percentages.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹɑbəˈbɪɫəˌtiz
British English
pɹˌɒbəbˈɪlɪtiz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prah-buh-BIL-uh-teez
UK
prob-uh-BIL-i-teez
Listen in Context
We learned about probabilities in math class.
The teacher explained the probabilities of getting heads or tails.
Different choices can lead to different probabilities of success.
When you throw two dice, the probabilities get more complicated.