Protective has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Man, too, has been given protective devices against extreme temperatures. | |
| 2. | Birds, for instance, have a special protective device. | |
| 3. | If it continues to be stimulated the skin's protective function causes thickening and it becomes stiff and hard with pores that stand out. | |
| 4. | When attaching a polarizing plate, set it first and then attach a protective plate (a clear acrylic plate). | |
| 5. | We must take protective measures against floods. | |
| 6. | Tom has been taken into protective custody. | |
| 7. | He's very protective. | |
| 8. | Tom is protective. | |
| 9. | This salve will act as a protective film over the burn. | |
| 10. | Tom is very protective. |