How to Pronounce “protective”
word
/pɹəˈtɛktɪv/
pruh-TEK-tiv
/pɹətˈɛktɪv/
pruh-TEK-tiv
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɹəˈtɛktɪv/
British English
/pɹətˈɛktɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pruh-TEK-tiv
UK
pruh-TEK-tiv
Listen in Context
He is very protective of his little sister.
The cream forms a protective layer on your skin.
She's really protective of her privacy, so don't ask too many questions.
Wear protective glasses in the lab.