How to Pronounce Protect

To pronounce "protect", say PROT-ect — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈtɛkt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹəˈtɛkt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “protect”

"protect" has 2 syllables: prot-ect. It rhymes with aspect and subject, if that helps it stick.

What does protect mean?

verb

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.
“Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases.”
(travel) To book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.

Synonyms

bergh beshield

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Words that rhyme with protect

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aspect subject project direct effect neglect affect reject defect respect deflect reflect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protect"?▾

"Protect" has 2 syllables: prot · ect.

What is the IPA transcription of "protect"?▾

The IPA transcription of "protect" is /pɹəˈtɛkt/.

What does "protect" mean?▾

Protect: To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

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