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How many syllables in protocol?

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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable pro
  • 8 letters
Syllables
pro-to-col: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PRO-to-col. Lighter (secondary) stress on col.
Pronunciation
/ˈproʊtəˌkɑl/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as pro-tocol, proto-col.

Words that rhyme with protocol

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide protocol into syllables?

protocol divides as pro-to-col. pro-to-col: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in protocol?

Protocol has 3 syllables (pro-to-col).

Which syllable is stressed in protocol?

The stressed syllable in protocol is pro. The 1st syllable is stressed: PRO-to-col. Lighter (secondary) stress on col.

How do you pronounce protocol?

/ˈproʊtəˌkɑl/ in American English.