How to Pronounce Protasis

To pronounce "protasis", say PROT-as-is — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɹɒtəsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɹɒtəsɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “protasis”

"protasis" has 3 syllables: prot-as-is.

What does protasis mean?

noun

  1. The first part of a play, in which the setting and characters are introduced
  2. (grammar) the antecedent in a conditional sentence

    “In "I will be coming if this weather holds up", "this weather holds up" is the protasis”

Synonyms

antecedentconditionalhypothesis

Related words

prologuebeginnerforepieceprolusionprooemionepitasisprologproemium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protasis"?▾

"Protasis" has 3 syllables: prot · as · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "protasis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "protasis" is /ˈpɹɒtəsɪs/.

What does "protasis" mean?▾

Protasis: The first part of a play, in which the setting and characters are introduced

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