How to pronounce “protective”
pruh-TEHK-tihv
- IPA
- /pɹəˈtɛktɪv/
- Syllables
- 3
- Stress
- Syllable 2
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How to say it
Say it as pruh-TEHK-tihv, in 3 syllables, putting the stress on syllable 2 (the one in capitals).
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