How to Pronounce "protocols"
word
/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔɫz/
PROH-tuh-kawlz
/pɹˈəʊtəkˌɒlz/
PROH-tuh-kolz
Definition
Protocols are official rules or procedures that guide how specific actions or processes should be carried out, especially in formal situations, medicine, or technology.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹoʊtəˌkɔɫz/
British English
/pɹˈəʊtəkˌɒlz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-tuh-kawlz
UK
PROH-tuh-kolz
Listen in Context
Internet communication relies on technical protocols to transfer data.
Did you review all the protocols before starting the experiment?
Airports are updating their health protocols because of the new virus.
If the protocols aren’t clear, people might get confused about what to do.