How to Pronounce Protracted

To pronounce "protracted", say PROTR-act-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PROTR-act-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “protracted”

"protracted" has 3 syllables: protr-act-ed. It rhymes with abstracted and impacted, if that helps it stick.

What does protracted mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

    “a protracted and bitter dispute”

Synonyms

prolonglong-drawn-out

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Words that rhyme with protracted

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abstractedimpactedextractedenactedretracteddistractedfractedcompactedattractedredactedactedcounteracted

Related words

prolongeddrawn-outlengthyextendedlonglong-drawn-outlong-drawnlong-term

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "protracted"?▾

"Protracted" has 3 syllables: protr · act · ed.

What does "protracted" mean?▾

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

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