protects verb Stress: second syllable 🤍 Save Syllables: pro-tects (2) English Definition Keeps safe from harm or injury. Example Sentence This umbrella protects us from the rain. US IPA /prəˈtekts/ 🔊 Listen US UK IPA /prəˈtekts/ 🔊 Listen UK Synonyms defends safeguards shields guards Antonyms endangers exposes attacks Share this Word Facebook WhatsApp X Telegram Copy Link