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How to pronounce protrude

protrude
/prəʊˈtruːd/
2 syllables, stress on the second

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Protrude, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/uː/as in foodA long “oo” with rounded lips.
/d/as in dayTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth. Do not turn it into “t” at the end of a word.

In a sentence

The islet protrudes above the water.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce protrude?

Protrude is pronounced /prəʊˈtruːd/ in American English.

How many syllables are in protrude?

Protrude has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in protrude?

The second syllable: /prəʊˈtruːd/.

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