01 Word definition

protocol

8 letters · 3 vowels · 5 consonants

Is PROTOCOL a word?

Yes. PROTOCOL is a 8-letter noun. (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell PROTOCOL?

P-R-O-T-O-C-O-L

PROTOCOL contains 8 letters, begins with P, and ends with L.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. (computer science) rules determining the format and transmission of data

2noun

  1. forms of ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats and heads of state

Synonyms
communications protocol
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score12points
Words With Friends15points
Word length8letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is PROTOCOL spelled?

P1R2O3T4O5C6O7L8
Starts withPROFirst 3 letters
Ends withCOLLast 3 letters
Unique letters6Repeats O
Vowel balance3 / 5Vowels / consonants

03 Word-game status

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About PROTOCOL.

How do you spell PROTOCOL?

PROTOCOL is spelled P-R-O-T-O-C-O-L. It contains 8 letters.