How to pronounce protagonists
Say it like proh-TAG-uh-nusts. Protagonists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG).
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- proh
- TAG
- uh
- nusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protagonists 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.
- nustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protagonists
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-TAG-uh-nusts.
What does protagonists mean?
- plural of protagonist How to pronounce protagonist
Questions about saying protagonists
How do you pronounce protagonists?
Say proh-TAG-uh-nusts. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈtæɡənəsts/. In British English it is /prəʊˈtæɡənəsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protagonists?
Protagonists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG). Broken into parts: proh · TAG · uh · nusts.
Is protagonists pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈtæɡənəsts/ (proh-TAG-uh-nusts).