How do you divide antagonist into syllables?

Antagonist divides as an-tag-o-nist.

Which syllable is stressed in antagonist?

The second syllable (an-TAG-o-nist).

Syllables in antagonist

an·tag·o·nist

Antagonist has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

Pronunciation	/ænˈtæɡənəst/ 4 syllables, an-TAG-o-nist · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

To count it yourself, say antagonist slowly and listen for each vowel sound: an, tag, o, nist. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in antagonist?: Antagonist has four syllables.
How do you divide antagonist into syllables?: Antagonist divides as an-tag-o-nist.
Which syllable is stressed in antagonist?: The second syllable (an-TAG-o-nist).