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How to pronounce “probation”
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Pronunciation guide for probation
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of probation with real speech in context.
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- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The Swan Within
And so they learned waltzes, and the probation staff
- Definition summary
- A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce probation
The Swan Within

And so they learned waltzes, and the probation staff
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “probation”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- A period of time when a person occupies a position only conditionally and may be removed if certain conditions are not met.
- (law) A type of sentence where convicted criminals are permitted to continue living in a community but will automatically be sent to jail if they violate certain conditions.
- A testing period of time.
- (archaic) The act of testing; proof.
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