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Etymology
Pronunciation
prota
protagonist
Latin America
Simplified:
PROH-tah
IPA:
'pɾo.ta
Spain
Simplified:
PROH-tah
IPA:
'pɾo.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
Syllable
How to Say It
Mouth Position and Breath Flow
pro
unaspirated p
like s
p
ot (not
p
ot)
p
without burst of air
tapped r
like la
dd
er
quick
tapped r
with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
o
like g
o
, but shorter
rounded lips, tongue back for
o
ta
unaspirated t
like s
t
op (not
t
op)
t
without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
a
like f
a
ther
relaxed
a
with mouth open, tongue low
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