How to pronounce protectress
Say it like pruh-TEK-tris. Protectress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK).
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- pruh
- TEK
- tris
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protectress 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.
- trisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protectress
American and British speakers say protectress in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛktrɪs/ in the US and /prəˈtɛktrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TEK-tris.
What does protectress mean?
- A female protector.
Where does protectress come from?
From protector + -ess.
Questions about saying protectress
How do you pronounce protectress?
Say pruh-TEK-tris. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛktrɪs/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛktrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protectress?
Protectress has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEK). Broken into parts: pruh · TEK · tris.
Do Americans and Brits say protectress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛktrɪs/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛktrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.