How many syllables in "protege"?

"protege" has 3 lettergrepen (pro - te - ge).

How to divide "protege"?

"protege" divides into 3 parts: pro · te · ge.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"protege": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:pro·te·ge

Hoofdklemtoon

PRO-te-ge(pro · te · ge)● ○ ○

Stress in "protege" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈproʊtəʒeɪ⁄

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IPAˈproʊtəʒeɪ

Lettergrepenpro·te·ge

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