How to pronounce protect

Say it like this: /pɹəˈtɛkt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/pɹəˈtɛkt/

What does protect mean?

verbTo keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

“to protect a child from danger”

To book a passenger on a later flight if there is a chance they will not be able to board their earlier reserved flight.

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