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protagonist
Definition:
(nou) a person who backs a politician or a team etc. (nou) the principal character in a work of fiction
Phonetic Transcription:
prəˈtæɡənɪst
Examples:
Rick is the primary protagonist of the novel.
The protagonist of the novel is a young unnamed fox.
This is the self evaluation of the primary protagonist of the novel.
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Common mistakes of protagonist pronunciation
- Stress on the wrong syllable: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-TA-gon-ist" instead of the correct "pro-ˈtæɡənɪst" (US) / "prə-ˈtɒɡənɪst" (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "ta" in "protagonist".
- Mispronouncing the "g": A common mistake is to pronounce the "g" as a hard sound, saying "pro-tah-GO-nist." The correct pronunciation is with a soft "g," as in "pro-ˈtæɡənɪst" (US) / "prə-ˈtɒɡənɪst" (UK). Tip: Keep the "g" soft, like in "gentle".
- Omitting the second vowel: Some speakers drop the second vowel, saying "pro-tagnist." The correct form includes the vowel sound, pronounced as "pro-ˈtæɡənɪst" (US) / "prə-ˈtɒɡənɪst" (UK). Tip: Ensure you pronounce each vowel clearly.
- Confusing the "a" sound: Many mispronounce the "a" in "protagonist" as "ah," saying "pro-tah-gan-ist." The correct sound is a short "a," as in "æ" for "pro-ˈtæɡənɪst" (US) / "prə-ˈtɒɡənɪst" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "æ" sound, like in "cat".
- Incorrect final syllable stress: Some people incorrectly stress the final syllable, saying "protagon-IST." The correct stress is on the second syllable, as in "pro-ˈtæɡənɪst" (US) / "prə-ˈtɒɡənɪst" (UK). Tip: Keep the emphasis on "ta" for proper pronunciation.