How to pronounce protohistory
Say it like proh-toh-HIS-tuh-ree. Protohistory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIS).
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- proh
- toh
- HIS
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protohistory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of protohistory
- 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-HIS-tuh-ree.
What does protohistory mean?
- The period between prehistory and history, during which a culture or civilization has not yet developed writing, but other cultures have already noted its existence in their own writings.
Where does protohistory come from?
From proto- + history.
Words that rhyme with protohistory
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Questions about saying protohistory
How do you pronounce protohistory?
Say proh-toh-HIS-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtoʊˈhɪstəri/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtəʊˈhɪstəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protohistory?
Protohistory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (HIS). Broken into parts: proh · toh · HIS · tuh · ree.
Is protohistory 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 /ˌprəʊtəʊˈhɪstəri/ (proh-toh-HIS-tuh-ree).