To pronounce "protecting", say PROT-ect-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
protecting
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PROT-ect-ing
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"protecting" has 3 syllables: prot-ect-ing. It rhymes with unsuspecting and connecting, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Protecting" has 3 syllables: prot · ect · ing.
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