How to Pronounce Protects

To pronounce "protects", say PROT-ects — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PROT-ects

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💡 Tip for remembering “protects”

"protects" has 2 syllables: prot-ects. It rhymes with effects and aspects, if that helps it stick.

What does protects 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.

Synonyms

berghbeshield

Words that rhyme with protects

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

effectsaspectsobjectssubjectsconnectsaftereffectsprojectsdefectsdirectsneglectsinterjectsrespects

Related words

guardingprotectionadvocatesavoidsconservescoversdefendsensures

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protects"?▾

"Protects" has 2 syllables: prot · ects.

What does "protects" mean?▾

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

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