protection

/prəˈtɛkʃən/

Syllables pro·tec·tion

Stress pro-TEC-tion

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prə/

schwa

tec

/tɛk/

short e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm

Sound Reference

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pro=/prə/(problem) + tec=/tɛk/(tech) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Wearing a helmet provides protection for your head.