How to pronounce protestations
Say it like proh-tes-TAY-shunz. Protestations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
- proh
- tes
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protestations 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protestations
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-tes-TAY-shunz.
What does protestations mean?
- plural of protestation How to pronounce protestation
Words that rhyme with protestations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protestations.
Questions about saying protestations
How do you pronounce protestations?
Say proh-tes-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊˌtɛˈsteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊˌtɛˈsteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protestations?
Protestations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: proh · tes · TAY · shunz.
Is protestations 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 /ˌprəʊˌtɛˈsteɪʃənz/ (proh-tes-TAY-shunz).