How to Pronounce "protest too much"
expression
ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/, /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈtu/ /ˈmətʃ
PROH-test too MUCH or pruh-TEST too MUCH
ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ /tˈuː/ /mˈʌtʃ
PROH-test too MUCH
Definition
If someone 'protests too much,' they deny something so strongly or often that people suspect the opposite might be true. It implies that their strong denial sounds suspicious.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/, /pɹəˈtɛst/ /ˈtu/ /ˈmətʃ
British English
ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ /tˈuː/ /mˈʌtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-test too MUCH or pruh-TEST too MUCH
UK
PROH-test too MUCH
Listen in Context
Whenever you mention chocolate, he protests too much that he doesn't like it.
She protests too much when people ask if she's afraid of dogs.
If you protest too much, others might not believe you.
You say you don't care, but you protest too much—are you sure?