How to pronounce protector
Say it like pruh-TEK-ter. Protector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- pruh
- TEK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protector 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of protector
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-TEK-tuh.
What does protector mean?
- a person who cares for persons or property
Where does protector come from?
From Middle English protectour, from Anglo-Norman protectour, protector and its etymon Latin prōtēctor, from prōtegō (“shield, protect”).
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Words that rhyme with protector
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Questions about saying protector
How do you pronounce protector?
Say pruh-TEK-ter. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛktɚ/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protector?
Protector has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: pruh · TEK · ter.
Is protector pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /prəˈtɛktə/ (pruh-TEK-tuh).