How to pronounce proteges
Say it like PROH-tih-zhayz. Proteges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tih
- zhayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proteges 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zhayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of proteges
- 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-tih-zhayz.
What does proteges mean?
- plural of protege How to pronounce protege
Questions about saying proteges
How do you pronounce proteges?
Say PROH-tih-zhayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtɪˌʒeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtɪˌʒeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proteges?
Proteges has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tih · zhayz.
Is proteges 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 /ˈprəʊtɪˌʒeɪz/ (PROH-tih-zhayz).