How Many Syllables In Protégé?
3syllables
Protégé has 3 syllables, prɒt-ə-ʒeɪ. It is a trisyllabic word.
prɒtəʒeɪ
/ˈprɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/ UK /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.ʒeɪ/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, prɒt.
Syllable Structure
CCVC/V/CV
Division By Sound
/prɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/
Division By Letters
The spelling does not split cleanly
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Protégé
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | pr | ɒ | t | CCVC | closed |
| 2 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 3 | ʒ | eɪ | – | CV | open |
Why Protégé Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /t/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /ʒ/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in protégé?
Protégé has 3 syllables, prɒt-ə-ʒeɪ. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprɒt.ə.ʒeɪ/.
Which syllable is stressed in protégé?
The first syllable, prɒt, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of protégé?
Protégé has the structure CCVC/V/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide protégé into syllables?
By sound, prɒt.ə.ʒeɪ. By letters, as a spelling guide, the spelling does not split cleanly.