How many syllables in "protection"?

"protection" has 3 sillabe (pro - tec - tion).

How to divide "protection"?

"protection" divides into 3 parts: pro · tec · tion.

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

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

Guida alle sillabe

3 Sillabe

"protection": 3 sillabe.

Sillabe:pro·tec·tion

Accento primario

pro-TEC-tion(pro · tec · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "protection" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄prəˈtɛkʃən⁄

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IPAprəˈtɛkʃən

Sillabepro·tec·tion

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How many syllables in "protection"?: "protection" has 3 sillabe (pro - tec - tion).
How to divide "protection"?: "protection" divides into 3 parts: pro · tec · tion.
Where is the stress in "protection"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "protection"?: Say each syllable slowly (pro... tec... tion) and listen on SayItVid.