How to pronounce protecting
Say it like pruh-TEK-ting. Protecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- pruh
- TEK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protecting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protecting
American and British speakers say protecting in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛktɪŋ/ in the US and /prəˈtɛktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TEK-ting.
What does protecting mean?
- shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort“the protecting blanket of snow”“a protecting alibi”
Words that rhyme with protecting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protecting.
Questions about saying protecting
How do you pronounce protecting?
Say pruh-TEK-ting. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛktɪŋ/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protecting?
Protecting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: pruh · TEK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say protecting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛktɪŋ/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.