how to pronounce защита

/zɐˈɕːitə/

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защита is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of защита in a speech by a native speaker of standard russian:

“… спецподразделение физ защита не …”

meanings of защита

noun:

Defense, guard.
Aegis, shield, armour, shelter, cover.
Protection.
Defense, protection, advocacy.

защита frequency in russian - B2 level of CEFR

the word защита occurs in russian on average 23.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.