How do you divide protection into syllables?

Protection divides as pro-tec-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in protection?

The second syllable (pro-TEC-tion).

Syllables in protection

pro·tec·tion

Protection has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/ 3 syllables, pro-TEC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say protection slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, tec, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in protection?: Protection has three syllables.
How do you divide protection into syllables?: Protection divides as pro-tec-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in protection?: The second syllable (pro-TEC-tion).