How Many Syllables In Protect?
2syllables
Protect has 2 syllables, pro-tect. It is a disyllabic word.
protect
/prəˈtekt/ UK /prəˈtekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tect.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/prə.tekt/
Division By Letters
pro-tect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Protect
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Protect Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in protect?
Protect has 2 syllables, pro-tect. In British English it is transcribed /prəˈtekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in protect?
The second syllable, tect, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of protect?
Protect has the structure CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide protect into syllables?
By sound, prə.tekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-tect.