How to pronounce protectionist
Say it like pruh-TEK-shuh-nist. Protectionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- pruh
- TEK
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protectionist 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protectionist
American and British speakers say protectionist in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/ in the US and /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TEK-shuh-nist.
What does protectionist mean?
- Of or pertaining to protectionism, or an advocate thereof.
- Someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government.
- A linguistic purist.
Where does protectionist come from?
Borrowed from French protectionniste, equivalent to protection + -ist.
Words that rhyme with protectionist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protectionist.
Questions about saying protectionist
How do you pronounce protectionist?
Say pruh-TEK-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protectionist?
Protectionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: pruh · TEK · shuh · nist.
Do Americans and Brits say protectionist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛkʃənɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.