How to pronounce protestant
Say it like PRAH-tuh-stunt. Protestant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH).
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- PRAH
- tuh
- stunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protestant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- stuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protestant
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROT-ih-stunt.
What does protestant mean?
- an adherent of Protestantism
- the Protestant churches and denominations collectively
- of or relating to Protestants or Protestantism“Protestant churches”“a Protestant denomination”
- protesting
Questions about saying protestant
How do you pronounce protestant?
Say PRAH-tuh-stunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɑtəstənt/. In British English it is /ˈprɒtɪstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protestant?
Protestant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAH). Broken into parts: PRAH · tuh · stunt.
Is protestant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈprɒtɪstənt/ (PROT-ih-stunt).