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How do you spell Protagonist?

Correct spelling

protagonist

Remember: PROT-AG-ON-IST - the first actor needs all four syllables intact.

Why is protagonist spelled this way?

From Greek protagonistes, first actor. PROTOS (first) + AGONISTES (actor or competitor). The protagonist is the first actor — the central character around whom the story revolves.

Common misspellings of protagonist

protagonestprotaganistprotagnist

Example

Elizabeth Bennet serves as the protagonist in Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell protagonist?+
The correct spelling is "protagonist". Remember: PROT-AG-ON-IST - the first actor needs all four syllables intact.
Is it protagonest or protagonist?+
The correct spelling is "protagonist", not "protagonest".

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