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