How to pronounce protreptic
Say it like proh-TREP-tik. Protreptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREP).
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- proh
- TREP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protreptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TREPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protreptic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-TREP-tik.
What does protreptic mean?
- Serving to instruct; didactic.
- A didactic speech, book, etc.
Words that rhyme with protreptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protreptic.
Questions about saying protreptic
How do you pronounce protreptic?
Say proh-TREP-tik. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈtrɛptɪk/. In British English it is /prəʊˈtrɛptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protreptic?
Protreptic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TREP). Broken into parts: proh · TREP · tik.
Is protreptic 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 /prəʊˈtrɛptɪk/ (proh-TREP-tik).