How to pronounce protest
verb To express strong disagreement.
Written sound guide
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Give TEST the strongest beat
This verb form stresses TEST and starts with a weak pruh; other stress patterns occur.
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Same spelling. Different job.
verb
protest
pruhTESTTo express strong disagreement.
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“Residents plan to protest the closure.”Your turn
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