How to Pronounce Protected

To pronounce "protected", say PROT-ect-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “protected”

"protected" has 3 syllables: prot-ect-ed. It rhymes with dejected and neglected, if that helps it stick.

What does protected mean?

verb

  1. To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

    “Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases.”

  2. (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.

adjective

  1. Defended
  2. (of a variable, method, etc.) Having the protected access modifier, indicating that a program element is accessible to subclasses but not to the program in general.

Synonyms

berghbeshield

Antonyms

unprotected

Words that rhyme with protected

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dejectedneglectedunexpectedaffectedconnectedcollecteddisconnectedreflectedexpectedselectedrejecteddisaffected

Related words

shieldedshelteredcovertsnugbastionedstormproofweatherproofburglarproof

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protected"?▾

"Protected" has 3 syllables: prot · ect · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "protected"?▾

The IPA transcription of "protected" is /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/.

What does "protected" mean?▾

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

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