How to pronounce protectors
Say it like pruh-TEK-terz. Protectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- pruh
- TEK
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protectors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of protectors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pruh-TEK-tuz.
What does protectors mean?
- plural of protector How to pronounce protector
Questions about saying protectors
How do you pronounce protectors?
Say pruh-TEK-terz. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛktɚz/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protectors?
Protectors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: pruh · TEK · terz.
Is protectors 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 /prəˈtɛktəz/ (pruh-TEK-tuz).