How to pronounce protectionism
Say it like pruh-TEK-shuh-niz-um. Protectionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- pruh
- TEK
- shuh
- niz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protectionism 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protectionism
American and British speakers say protectionism in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/ in the US and /prəˈtɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TEK-shuh-niz-um.
What does protectionism mean?
- A system or policy of protecting the domestic producers of a product from foreign competition by imposing tariffs, quotas, duties or other barriers on importations.
- Linguistic purism.
Where does protectionism come from?
Borrowed from French protectionnisme, equivalent to protection + -ism.
Words that rhyme with protectionism
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Questions about saying protectionism
How do you pronounce protectionism?
Say pruh-TEK-shuh-niz-um. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protectionism?
Protectionism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: pruh · TEK · shuh · niz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say protectionism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛkʃəˌnɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.