protection

How many syllables in protection?

  3 syllables

Divide protection into syllables:   pro-tec-tion
Stressed syllable in protection:   pro-tec-tion
How to pronounce protection:   pruh-tek-shun
How to say protection:

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Synonyms for protection


1 syllable
  • care
  • shield
  • guard
  • trust
2 syllables
  • aegis
  • bulwark
  • defense
  • safeguard
  • shelter
  • armor
  • cover
  • refuge
  • safety
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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2 syllables
  • flexion
  • section
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