probe

/proʊb/

Syllables probe

Stress PROBE

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/proʊ/

long o

be

/b/

silent letter

Meaning

to investigate or examine closely; a tool for examining

Sound Reference

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pr=/pr/(price) + o=/oʊ/(go) + b=/b/(boy)

Example

The doctor used a probe to examine the wound.