DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
protective
/prə'tɛktɪv/ · prətɛktɪv
Protective has 3 syllables: pro · tec · tive.
pro
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tec
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tive
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adjective. Intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind.
adjective. Showing care.
adjective. (usually followed by `of') solicitously caring or mindful.
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