How to pronounce protaspis
Say it like pruh-TAS-pus. Protaspis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS).
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- pruh
- TAS
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protaspis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protaspis
American and British speakers say protaspis in essentially the same way: /prəˈtæspəs/ in the US and /prəˈtæspɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TAS-pis.
What does protaspis mean?
- A stage in the development of a trilobite where the creature has not yet developed articulated segments.
Questions about saying protaspis
How do you pronounce protaspis?
Say pruh-TAS-pus. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtæspəs/. In British English it is /prəˈtæspɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protaspis?
Protaspis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAS). Broken into parts: pruh · TAS · pus.
Do Americans and Brits say protaspis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtæspəs/ and the British form is /prəˈtæspɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.