protest

/ˈproʊtest/

Syllables pro·test

Stress PRO-test

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/proʊ/

long o

test

/test/

short vowel

Meaning

an expression of strong objection or disapproval

Sound Reference

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pro=/proʊ/(go) + test=/test/(test)

Example

The workers held a protest against the new policy.