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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable tect
  • 7 letters
Syllables
pro-tect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-TECT.
Pronunciation
/prəˈtɛkt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pro-tect.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide protect into syllables?

protect divides as pro-tect. pro-tect: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in protect?

Protect has 2 syllables (pro-tect).

Which syllable is stressed in protect?

The stressed syllable in protect is tect. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-TECT.

How do you pronounce protect?

/prəˈtɛkt/ in American English.