How to pronounce protects in American English
“protects” pronunciation by American speakers
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“protects” in real sentences — American speakers
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done here saves lives and protects the United States and protects our allies, and protects Americans
The Obama White House
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and that protects privacy.
State Department
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that protects those rights.
Dept of Justice
Words that sound like “protects”
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Other forms of “protects”
Why real speech
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