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probation

How many syllables in probation?

  3 syllables

Divide probation into syllables:   pro-ba-tion
Stressed syllable in probation:   pro-ba-tion
How to pronounce probation:   proh-bey-shun
How to say probation:

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Synonyms for probation


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