How to pronounce protocols
Say it like PROH-tuh-kawlz. Protocols has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tuh
- kawlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protocols 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kawlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of protocols
- 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-tuh-kolz.
What does protocols mean?
- plural of protocol How to pronounce protocol
Questions about saying protocols
How do you pronounce protocols?
Say PROH-tuh-kawlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtəˌkɔlz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtəˌkɒlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protocols?
Protocols has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tuh · kawlz.
Is protocols 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 /ˈprəʊtəˌkɒlz/ (PROH-tuh-kolz).