To pronounce "protectiveness", say PROT-ect-iv-en-ess — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
protectiveness
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PROT-ect-iv-en-ess
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"protectiveness" has 5 syllables: prot-ect-iv-en-ess.
"Protectiveness" has 5 syllables: prot · ect · iv · en · ess.
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