How to pronounce protist
Say it like PROH-tist. Protist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protist 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.
- tistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protist
- 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-tist.
What does protist mean?
- Any of the eukaryotic, usually unicellular organisms, including protozoans, slime molds and some algae, historically grouped into the kingdom Protista (or Protoctista), now distributed over several clades; any eukaryote that is not a plant, animal or fungus.
- Any single-celled eukaryote, prokaryote or sponge .
- Any single-celled eukaryote or prokaryote .
Words that rhyme with protist
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Questions about saying protist
How do you pronounce protist?
Say PROH-tist. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtɪst/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protist?
Protist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tist.
Is protist 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 /ˈprəʊtɪst/ (PROH-tist).