How to pronounce protestors
Say it like PROH-tes-terz. Protestors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
- PROH
- tes
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protestors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of protestors
- 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-tuz.
What does protestors mean?
- plural of protestor
Words that sound like protestors
- protesters
- protesters'
Questions about saying protestors
How do you pronounce protestors?
Say PROH-tes-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊˌtɛstɚz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊˌtɛstəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protestors?
Protestors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tes · terz.
Is protestors 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 /ˈprəʊˌtɛstəz/ (PROH-tes-tuz).
What words sound the same as protestors?
Protestors sounds the same as protesters, protesters' in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.