How to pronounce protensive
Say it like pruh-TEN-siv. Protensive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- pruh
- TEN
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protensive 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protensive
American and British speakers say protensive in essentially the same way: /prəˈtɛnsɪv/ in the US and /prəˈtɛnsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TEN-siv.
What does protensive mean?
- Drawn out; extended.
- Anticipating the future; pertaining to protention.
Where does protensive come from?
From Latin prōtēnsīvus, from prōtendō (“draw out”).
Words that rhyme with protensive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protensive.
- expensive
- extensive
- offensive
- defensive
- comprehensive
- intensive
- inexpensive
- apprehensive
- inoffensive
- hypertensive
Questions about saying protensive
How do you pronounce protensive?
Say pruh-TEN-siv. The American pronunciation is /prəˈtɛnsɪv/. In British English it is /prəˈtɛnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protensive?
Protensive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: pruh · TEN · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say protensive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prəˈtɛnsɪv/ and the British form is /prəˈtɛnsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.