How to pronounce protospecies
Say it like PROH-toh-spee-sheez. Protospecies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- toh
- spee
- sheez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protospecies 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.
- speeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sheezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of protospecies
- 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-spee-sheez.
What does protospecies mean?
- A preexisting type of species from which other species evolved.
Where does protospecies come from?
From proto- + species.
Questions about saying protospecies
How do you pronounce protospecies?
Say PROH-toh-spee-sheez. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtoʊˌspiʃiz/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtəʊˌspiːʃiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protospecies?
Protospecies has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · toh · spee · sheez.
Is protospecies 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 /ˈprəʊtəʊˌspiːʃiz/ (PROH-toh-spee-sheez).