How to Pronounce "protests"

word

ˈpɹoʊˌtɛs/, /ˈpɹoʊˌtɛsts/, /pɹəˈtɛs/, /pɹəˈtɛsts

PROH-test, PROH-tests, pruh-TEST, pruh-TESTS

ˈprəʊˌtɛsts

PROH-tests

Definition

Public actions or statements where people show that they disagree with something, often about politics or social issues. 'Protests' is the plural form, meaning more than one protest.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɹoʊˌtɛs/, /ˈpɹoʊˌtɛsts/, /pɹəˈtɛs/, /pɹəˈtɛsts

British English

ˈprəʊˌtɛsts

Simplified Pronunciation

PROH-test, PROH-tests, pruh-TEST, pruh-TESTS

PROH-tests

Listen in Context

Many people joined the protests in the city square.

The government listened to the protests about education cuts.

There were protests all over the country last week.

After days of peaceful protests, the mayor finally agreed to meet the leaders.