How to pronounce protections
Say it like pruh-TEK-shunz. Protections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- pruh
- TEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protections 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of protections
American and British speakers say protections in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛkʃənz/ in the US and /prəˈtɛkʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TEK-shunz.
What does protections mean?
- plural of protection How to pronounce protection
Words that rhyme with protections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protections.
Questions about saying protections
How do you pronounce protections?
Say pruh-TEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protections?
Protections has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: pruh · TEK · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say protections the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛkʃənz/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛkʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.