protein

/ˈproʊtiːn/

Syllables pro·tein

Stress PRO-tein

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/proʊ/

long o

tein

/tiːn/

long e

Meaning

a nutrient needed for growth and repair of the body

Sound Reference

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pro=/proʊ/(pro) + teen=/tiːn/(teen)

Example

Eggs are a good source of protein.