How to pronounce protracted
Say it like proh-TRAK-tid. Protracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- proh
- TRAK
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protracted 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.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of protracted
American and British speakers say protracted in essentially the same way: /proʊˈtræktɪd/ in the US and /prəˈtræktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-TRAK-tid.
What does protracted mean?
- simple past and past participle of protract How to pronounce protract
- Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.“a protracted and bitter dispute”
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Words that rhyme with protracted
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Questions about saying protracted
How do you pronounce protracted?
Say proh-TRAK-tid. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈtræktɪd/. In British English it is /prəˈtræktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protracted?
Protracted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: proh · TRAK · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say protracted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /proʊˈtræktɪd/ and the British form is /prəˈtræktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.