projection | prəˈjekSHən |

the unconscious transfer of one's own desires or emotions to another person: we protect the self by a number of defense mechanisms, including repression and projection.

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[Prə-] not [pro-]? Although unstressed, I definitely pronounce it [pro-].

That's between you and Merriam-Webster. 😉