How to pronounce protest

protest

/ˈprəʊtest/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /prəˈtest/.

/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/əʊ/as in go	Glide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/t/as in ten	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.

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How do you pronounce protest?

Protest is pronounced /ˈprəʊtest/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /prəˈtest/, is also used.

How many syllables are in protest?

Protest has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in protest?

The first syllable: /ˈprəʊtest/.