To pronounce "proto-sapiens", say PROT-os-ap-iens — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
proto-sapiens
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PROT-os-ap-iens
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"proto-sapiens" has 4 syllables: prot-os-ap-iens.
"Proto-sapiens" has 4 syllables: prot · os · ap · iens.
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