How many syllables in "protects"?

"protects" has 2 sílabas (pro - tects).

How to divide "protects"?

"protects" divides into 2 parts: pro · tects.

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

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

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2 Sílabas

"protects": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:pro·tects

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pro-TECTS(pro · tects)○ ●

Stress in "protects" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈtɛkts⁄

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