How to pronounce proteus
Say it like PROH-tee-us. Proteus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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US American/ˈproʊtiəs/PROH-tee-us
UK British/ˈprəʊtjuːs/PROH-tyoos
- PROH
- tee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proteus 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proteus
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROH-tyoos.
What does proteus mean?
noun
- Any of many gram-negative bacteria, of the genus Proteus, several of which are responsible for human infections.
Where does proteus come from?
From the genus name.
Questions about saying proteus
How do you pronounce proteus?
Say PROH-tee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtiəs/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtjuːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proteus?
Proteus has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tee · us.
Is proteus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈprəʊtjuːs/ (PROH-tyoos).