How to pronounce protocolar
Say it like PROH-toh-kah-ler. Protocolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- toh
- kah
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protocolar 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protocolar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- 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-toh-kol-uh.
What does protocolar mean?
- Alternative form of protocolary.
Questions about saying protocolar
How do you pronounce protocolar?
Say PROH-toh-kah-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtoʊˌkɑlər/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtəʊˌkɒlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protocolar?
Protocolar has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · toh · kah · ler.
Is protocolar 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 /ˈprəʊtəʊˌkɒlə/ (PROH-toh-kol-uh).