How many syllables in protect?
Syllables in protect
2
pro·tect
Protect has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say protect
| Pronunciation | /pɹəˈtɛkt/ 2 syllables, pro-TECT · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 7 |
To count it yourself, say protect slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, tect. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with protect
- project
- perfect
- respect
- effect
- expect
- subject
- direct
- correct
- affect
- object
- checked
- suspect
- select
- aspect
- reflect
- connect
Questions
- How many syllables are in protect?
- Protect has two syllables.
- How do you divide protect into syllables?
- Protect divides as pro-tect.
- Which syllable is stressed in protect?
- The second syllable (pro-TECT).