How to pronounce protege
American English pronunciation
PROH-tuh-zhay
- IPA
- /ˈpɹoʊtəˌʒeɪ/
- Syllables
- PROH · tuh · zhay (3 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What protege means
A young person guided and helped along by an older expert
In a sentence: The famous chef took a young cook as her protege and taught her every recipe.
Where it comes from: Borrowed from French, where it means "protected."
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