How to pronounce protected
Say it like pruh-TEK-tid. Protected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- pruh
- TEK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protected pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protected
American and British speakers say protected in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛktɪd/ in the US and /prəˈtɛktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TEK-tid.
What does protected mean?
- kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss“the most protected spot I could find”
- guarded from injury or destruction
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Words that rhyme with protected
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Questions about saying protected
How do you pronounce protected?
Say pruh-TEK-tid. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛktɪd/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protected?
Protected has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: pruh · TEK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say protected the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛktɪd/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.