How to Pronounce Protesting

To pronounce "protesting", say PROT-est-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PROT-est-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “protesting”

"protesting" has 3 syllables: prot-est-ing. It rhymes with jesting and resting, if that helps it stick.

What does protesting mean?

verb

  1. To make a strong objection.

    “How dare you, I protest!”

  2. To affirm (something).

    “I do protest and declare …”

noun

  1. Protestation.

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Words that rhyme with protesting

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jestingrestinginvestingmanifestingtestingsuggestingquestingarrestingcrestingbreastingdigestingattesting

Related words

protestantcomplaintivecomplainingdenunciationopposingcitingdenouncedissenting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protesting"?▾

"Protesting" has 3 syllables: prot · est · ing.

What does "protesting" mean?▾

Protesting: To make a strong objection.

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