How to Pronounce Protohuman

To pronounce "protohuman", say PROT-oh-um-an — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

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Letters

PROT-oh-um-an

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💡 Tip for remembering “protohuman”

"protohuman" has 4 syllables: prot-oh-um-an.

What does protohuman mean?

noun

  1. One of the earliest humans.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the first humans or the beginning of humankind.

Related words

proto-humanantehumanpre-adamiteprotogenicpaleoanthropicprotohistoricpalaeanthropicanthropical

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How many syllables are in "protohuman"?▾

"Protohuman" has 4 syllables: prot · oh · um · an.

What does "protohuman" mean?▾

Protohuman: One of the earliest humans.

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