How many syllables in protected?
Syllables in protected
3
pro·tect·ed
Protected has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say protected
| Pronunciation | /pɹəˈtɛktɪd/ 3 syllables, pro-TECT-ed · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say protected slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, tect, ed. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with protected
- expected
- connected
- selected
- affected
- collected
- elected
- directed
- rejected
- unexpected
- suspected
- infected
- reflected
- respected
- detected
- projected
- corrected
See all rhymes for protected →
Questions
- How many syllables are in protected?
- Protected has three syllables.
- How do you divide protected into syllables?
- Protected divides as pro-tect-ed.
- Which syllable is stressed in protected?
- The second syllable (pro-TECT-ed).