protect

/prəˈtɛkt/

Syllables pro·tect

Stress pro-TECT

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prə/

schwa

tect

/tɛkt/

short e

Meaning

to keep someone or something safe from harm or damage

Sound Reference

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pro=/prə/(problem) + tect=/tɛkt/(text)

Example

Parents want to protect their children.