How to Pronounce "protruding"
word
pɹoʊˈtɹudɪŋ
proh-TROO-ding
pɹətɹˈuːdɪŋ
pruh-TROOD-ing
Definition
Sticking out or extending beyond a surface or line. Something that is not flat, but comes out noticeably from the rest.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹoʊˈtɹudɪŋ
British English
pɹətɹˈuːdɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
proh-TROO-ding
UK
pruh-TROOD-ing
Listen in Context
The dog's protruding tongue made everyone laugh.
She has protruding teeth.
There was a nail protruding from the wall.
Be careful not to trip over that protruding root.