How to pronounce protested
Say it like pruh-TES-tid. Protested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- pruh
- TES
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protested pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protested
American and British speakers say protested in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛstɪd/ in the US and /prəˈtɛstɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TES-tid.
Other ways to say protested
Protested also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PROH-tes-tid /ˈproʊˌtɛstɪd/
What does protested mean?
- simple past and past participle of protest How to pronounce protest
Words that rhyme with protested
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protested.
Questions about saying protested
How do you pronounce protested?
Say pruh-TES-tid. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛstɪd/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protested?
Protested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: pruh · TES · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say protested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛstɪd/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛstɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.