How to Pronounce "protesting"
word
/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstɪŋ/
PROH-tes-ting
/pɹətˈɛstɪŋ/
pruh-TES-ting
Definition
Taking action or making statements to show strong disagreement or dislike, usually in public, about something one considers unfair or wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɹoʊˌtɛstɪŋ/
British English
/pɹətˈɛstɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-tes-ting
UK
pruh-TES-ting
Listen in Context
They're protesting outside the governor's office as we speak.
People have been protesting in the city all week.
The students are protesting in front of the school.
People were protesting against the new law.