To pronounce "proto-", say PROT-o — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PROT-o
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"proto-" has 2 syllables: prot-o. It rhymes with quota and tota, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Proto-" has 2 syllables: prot · o.
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