How to pronounce protoplast
Say it like PROH-tuh-plast. Protoplast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tuh
- plast
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protoplast 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.
- plastGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of protoplast
- 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-plast.
What does protoplast mean?
- The first-created human; Adam.
- A prototype or archetype; a model.
- The first person in a given family, lineage etc.; an ancestor.
Questions about saying protoplast
How do you pronounce protoplast?
Say PROH-tuh-plast. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtəˌplæst/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtəˌplæst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protoplast?
Protoplast has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tuh · plast.
Is protoplast 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 /ˈprəʊtəˌplæst/ (PROH-tuh-plast).