How to Pronounce Protists

To pronounce "protists", say PROT-ists — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PROT-ists

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"protists" has 2 syllables: prot-ists.

What does protists mean?

noun

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

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Related words

nonphotosyntheticprotozoansprotozoaprotozoanprotistaprotozoalorganismsprokaryotes

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How many syllables are in "protists"?▾

"Protists" has 2 syllables: prot · ists.

What does "protists" mean?▾

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

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