How to pronounce protract
Say it like proh-TRAKT. Protract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKT).
- proh
- TRAKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protract pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TRAKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of protract
American and British speakers say protract in essentially the same way: /proʊˈtrækt/ in the US and /prəˈtrækt/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TRAKT.
Other ways to say protract
Protract also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PROH-trakt /ˈproʊtrækt/
What does protract mean?
- To draw out; to extend, especially in duration.
- To use a protractor.
- To draw to a scale; to lay down the lines and angles of, with scale and protractor; to plot.
Where does protract come from?
From the past participle stem of Latin prōtrahō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with protract
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protract.
Questions about saying protract
How do you pronounce protract?
Say proh-TRAKT. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈtrækt/. In British English it is /prəˈtrækt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protract?
Protract has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAKT). Broken into parts: proh · TRAKT.
Do Americans and Brits say protract the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /proʊˈtrækt/ and the British form is /prəˈtrækt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.