How to pronounce protect in American English
“protect” pronunciation by American speakers
Listen to protect the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.
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“protect” in real sentences — American speakers
1,000+ clips in the index. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.
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protect our fire fighters protect our public safety.
FEMA
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to protect their workers better and to protect the environment better, and protect intellectual property that
The Obama White House
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protect their information.
GAO
Words that sound like “protect”
Words one sound away from protect — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.
Other forms of “protect”
Why real speech
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