How to Pronounce "protest"
word
/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/, /pɹəˈtɛst/
PROH-test (noun), pruh-TEST (verb)
/ˈpɹəʊtɛst/, /pɹəˈtɛst/
PROH-test (noun), pruh-TEST (verb)
Definition
As a noun, a protest is a public expression of disagreement or opposition, often by a group of people. As a verb, to protest means to say or show strongly that you disagree with something or think it is wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/, /pɹəˈtɛst/
British English
/ˈpɹəʊtɛst/, /pɹəˈtɛst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-test (noun), pruh-TEST (verb)
UK
PROH-test (noun), pruh-TEST (verb)
Listen in Context
Many students joined the protest outside the school.
She protested against the new rule.
The workers held a protest for better pay.
People are planning to protest outside city hall tonight.