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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable pro
  • 7 letters
Syllables
pro-test: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PRO-test. Lighter (secondary) stress on test.
Pronunciation
/ˈproʊˌtɛst/ 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-test.

Words that rhyme with protest

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide protest into syllables?

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

How many syllables are in protest?

Protest has 2 syllables (pro-test).

Which syllable is stressed in protest?

The stressed syllable in protest is pro. The 1st syllable is stressed: PRO-test. Lighter (secondary) stress on test.

How do you pronounce protest?

/ˈproʊˌtɛst/ in American English.