How to Pronounce Protist

To pronounce "protist", say PROT-ist — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈproʊtɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈproʊtɪst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “protist”

"protist" has 2 syllables: prot-ist. It rhymes with unnoticed and noticed, if that helps it stick.

What does protist mean?

noun

  1. Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista.

Words that rhyme with protist

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unnoticednoticedremotest

Related words

protoctistprotistologistprotozoanprotistianprotistonprotostelidprotozoonprotophyte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protist"?▾

"Protist" has 2 syllables: prot · ist.

What is the IPA transcription of "protist"?▾

The IPA transcription of "protist" is /ˈproʊtɪst/.

What does "protist" mean?▾

Protist: Any of the eukaryotic unicellular organisms including protozoans, slime molds and some algae; historically grouped into the kingdom Protoctista.

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