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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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