How to pronounce protectee
Say it like pruh-TEK-tee. Protectee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- pruh
- TEK
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protectee 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of protectee
American and British speakers say protectee in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛkti/ in the US and /prəˈtɛkti/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TEK-tee.
What does protectee mean?
- One who is being protected.
- One who is under official protection.
Where does protectee come from?
From protect + -ee.
Questions about saying protectee
How do you pronounce protectee?
Say pruh-TEK-tee. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛkti/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛkti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protectee?
Protectee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: pruh · TEK · tee.
Do Americans and Brits say protectee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛkti/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛkti/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.