How to Pronounce "protocol"
word
/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑɫ/
PRO-tuh-kawl
/pɹˈəʊtəkˌɒl/
PROH-tuh-kol
Definition
A protocol is an official set of rules, steps, or standards for how to do something or how people, systems, or organizations should behave. It is used in areas like technology, science, medicine, and formal events.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɑɫ/
British English
/pɹˈəʊtəkˌɒl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRO-tuh-kawl
UK
PROH-tuh-kol
Listen in Context
The nurse explained the new protocol to the patients.
We must follow the safety protocol in the lab.
This app uses a secure protocol to send data.
I know it feels slow, but we're just following protocol.