How to pronounce protospatharius
Say it like proh-toh-puh-THER-ee-us. Protospatharius has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THER).
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- proh
- toh
- puh
- THER
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protospatharius 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protospatharius
- 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-puh-THAIR-ree-us.
What does protospatharius mean?
- Alternative form of protospatharios.
Words that rhyme with protospatharius
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Questions about saying protospatharius
How do you pronounce protospatharius?
Say proh-toh-puh-THER-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtoʊpəˈθɛriəs/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtəʊpəˈθɛəriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protospatharius?
Protospatharius has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THER). Broken into parts: proh · toh · puh · THER · ee · us.
Is protospatharius 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 /ˌprəʊtəʊpəˈθɛəriəs/ (proh-toh-puh-THAIR-ree-us).