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How to pronounce protest

noun A public expression of disagreement.

Written sound guide

PROHtest
/ˈproʊtɛst/2 syllables

Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.

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Give PROH the strongest beat

The noun stresses PROH with an oh glide; TEST is lighter.

01PROHStrongest beat
02testLighter beat

Notice the change

Same spelling. Different job.

noun

protest

PROHtest

A public expression of disagreement.

verb

protest

pruhTEST

To express strong disagreement.

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“The workers held a peaceful protest.”

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