To pronounce "protectorate", say PROT-ect-or-at-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PROT-ect-or-at-e
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"protectorate" has 5 syllables: prot-ect-or-at-e. It rhymes with directorate and inspectorate, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Protectorate" has 5 syllables: prot · ect · or · at · e.
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