How do you divide protagonist into syllables?

Protagonist divides as pro-tag-o-nist.

Which syllable is stressed in protagonist?

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

Syllables in protagonist

pro·tag·o·nist

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

Pronunciation	/pɹoʊˈtæɡənəst/ 4 syllables, pro-TAG-o-nist · da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

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

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