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