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
US
PROH-test, PROH-tests, pruh-TEST, pruh-TESTS
UK
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.