How do you divide protagonists into syllables?

Protagonists divides as pro-tag-o-nists.

Which syllable is stressed in protagonists?

The second syllable (pro-TAG-o-nists).

Syllables in protagonists

pro·tag·o·nists

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

Pronunciation	/pɹoʊˈtæɡənəsts/ 4 syllables, pro-TAG-o-nists · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	12

To count it yourself, say protagonists slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, tag, o, nists. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in protagonists?: Protagonists has four syllables.
How do you divide protagonists into syllables?: Protagonists divides as pro-tag-o-nists.
Which syllable is stressed in protagonists?: The second syllable (pro-TAG-o-nists).