protective
How many syllables in protective?
There are 3 syllables in the word protective.How to pronounce protective:
Synonyms for protective:
antifertility
cautionary
contraceptive
covering
defensive
evasive
insulating
overprotective
preservative
preventative
preventive
prophylactic
protecting
restrictive
safeguarding
safety-related
self-protective
sheltering
shielding
tutelar
tutelary
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