How to pronounce protester
Say it like PROH-tes-ter. Protester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tes
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protester 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.
- tesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of protester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PROH-tes-tuh.
What does protester mean?
- One who protests, either alone or in a public display of group feeling.“The protesters thronged Trafalgar Square and sang anti-war songs.”
- One who protests a bill of exchange, or note.
Where does protester come from?
From protest + -er.
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Questions about saying protester
How do you pronounce protester?
Say PROH-tes-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌtɛstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌtɛstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protester?
Protester has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tes · ter.
Is protester pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprəʊˌtɛstə/ (PROH-tes-tuh).