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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pro
  • 7 letters
Syllables
pro-tein: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PRO-tein.
Pronunciation
/ˈproʊtin/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pro-tein.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide protein into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in protein?

Protein has 2 syllables (pro-tein).

Which syllable is stressed in protein?

The stressed syllable in protein is pro. The 1st syllable is stressed: PRO-tein.

How do you pronounce protein?

/ˈproʊtin/ in American English.