protista
protist
Latin America
Simplified: proh-TEES-tah
IPA: pɾo'tis.ta
Spain
Simplified: proh-TEES-tah
IPA: pɾo'tis.ta
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
pro
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
tis
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
ta
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low