How to pronounce protagonist
Say it like proh-TAG-uh-nust. Protagonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG).
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- proh
- TAG
- uh
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protagonist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protagonist
American and British speakers say protagonist in essentially the same way: /proʊˈtæɡənəst/ in the US and /prəˈtæɡənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TAG-uh-nist.
What does protagonist mean?
- a person who backs a politician or a team etc.“all their supporters came out for the game”“they are friends of the library”
- the principal character in a work of fiction
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with protagonist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protagonist.
Questions about saying protagonist
How do you pronounce protagonist?
Say proh-TAG-uh-nust. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈtæɡənəst/. In British English it is /prəˈtæɡənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protagonist?
Protagonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG). Broken into parts: proh · TAG · uh · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say protagonist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /proʊˈtæɡənəst/ and the British form is /prəˈtæɡənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.