How to pronounce protestation
Say it like proh-tes-TAY-shun. Protestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- proh
- tes
- TAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protestation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protestation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-tes-TAY-shun.
What does protestation mean?
- A formal solemn objection or other declaration.
Where does protestation come from?
From Old French protestacion, from Latin prōtestātiō.
Words that rhyme with protestation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protestation.
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- education
- situation
- association
- population
- administration
- operation
- organization
- nation
- application
Questions about saying protestation
How do you pronounce protestation?
Say proh-tes-TAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊˌtɛˈsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊˌtɛˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protestation?
Protestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: proh · tes · TAY · shun.
Is protestation 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 /ˌprəʊˌtɛˈsteɪʃən/ (proh-tes-TAY-shun).