How to pronounce protege
Say it like PROH-tuh-zhay. Protege has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tuh
- zhay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protege pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zhayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of protege
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROH-tuh-zhay.
What does protege mean?
- Alternative form of protégé.
Questions about saying protege
How do you pronounce protege?
Say PROH-tuh-zhay. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtəˌʒeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protege?
Protege has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tuh · zhay.
Is protege 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 /ˈprəʊtəˌʒeɪ/ (PROH-tuh-zhay).