How many syllables in "protect"?

"protect" has 2 sílabas (pro - tect).

How to divide "protect"?

"protect" divides into 2 parts: pro · tect.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (pro... tect) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Sílabas

"protect": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pro·tect

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pro-TECT(pro · tect)○ ●

Stress in "protect" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈtɛkt⁄

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Sílabaspro·tect

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How many syllables in "protect"?: "protect" has 2 sílabas (pro - tect).
How to divide "protect"?: "protect" divides into 2 parts: pro · tect.
Where is the stress in "protect"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "protect"?: Say each syllable slowly (pro... tect) and listen on SayItVid.