American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'protect' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "protect" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "protect"

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Simple pronunciation
pruh-tehkt
IPA transcription
/pʰɹəˈtʰɛkt̚/
Word frequency
1,266th

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What does "protect" mean?

  1. to keep safe from harm or danger

Examples of "protect" in a sentence

  • It is important to protect your skin from the sun.
  • Our goal is to protect the environment.
  • The police officer's duty is to protect us.

How common is "protect"?

Protect is the 1,266th most common word in English.

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