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protocol
Definition:
(nou) rules determining the format and transmission of data (nou) forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state (nou) code of correct conduct
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈprəʊtəkɒl
Examples:
What is the disciplinary protocol
The release of the protocol was in 1996.
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Common mistakes of protocol pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pro-ˈto-col" instead of the correct "ˈpro-to-col". Tip: Remember to place the primary stress on the first syllable "pro".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "o" in "protocol" as a long vowel, resulting in "proː-to-col". The correct sound is a short "o" as in "pot" /pɒt/ (UK) or "hot" /hɑt/ (US). Tip: Focus on a short, crisp vowel sound.
- Missing the schwa: The last syllable is often mispronounced as "col" instead of the correct "cəl" /səl/. Tip: Practice saying "protocol" slowly and emphasize the schwa sound in the last syllable.
- Incorrect vowel in the second syllable: Some may say "pro-tō-col" with a long "o" sound. The correct pronunciation uses a short "o" sound as in "cot" /kɒt/ (UK) or "caught" /kɔt/ (US). Tip: Use a short "o" to avoid this mistake.
- Overemphasizing syllables: People sometimes stress all syllables equally, saying "ˈpro-ˈto-ˈcol". The correct stress pattern is "ˈpro-to-col", with only the first syllable stressed. Tip: Focus on stressing just the first syllable to sound more natural.