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protected

How many syllables in protected?

  3 syllables

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Synonyms for protected


1 syllable
  • locked
  • safe
2 syllables
  • confined
  • secured
  • shielded
3 syllables
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What rhymes with protected

3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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dogs = many dogs
dog's = belongs to one dog
dogs' = belongs to many dogs
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