How to Pronounce "protest about"
expression
ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/, /pɹəˈtɛst/ /əˈbaʊt
PROH-test uh-BOWT, pruh-TEST uh-BOWT
ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ /ɐbˈaʊt
PROH-test uh-BOWT
Definition
To express strong disagreement or dissatisfaction, usually publicly, about a specific issue or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹoʊˌtɛst/, /pɹəˈtɛst/ /əˈbaʊt
British English
ˈpɹəʊ.tɛst/ /ɐbˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PROH-test uh-BOWT, pruh-TEST uh-BOWT
UK
PROH-test uh-BOWT
Listen in Context
People protest about unfair rules.
The students protested about the homework.
Workers protest about low wages.
She went to city hall to protest about the noise in her neighborhood.