How to Pronounce Protract

To pronounce "protract", say PROTR-act — 2 syllables, IPA /pɹəˈtɹakt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/pɹəˈtɹakt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “protract”

"protract" has 2 syllables: protr-act. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

What does protract mean?

verb

  1. To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
  2. To use a protractor.

Synonyms

prolong

Words that rhyme with protract

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstractimpactcompactactcontractenactcontactcounteractextractexactartifactretract

Related words

prolongextendlengthendrawproduceprolongateprojectprotend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protract"?▾

"Protract" has 2 syllables: protr · act.

What is the IPA transcription of "protract"?▾

The IPA transcription of "protract" is /pɹəˈtɹakt/.

What does "protract" mean?▾

Protract: To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.

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