How many syllables in protein?

Syllables in protein

2

pro·tein

Protein has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say protein

Pronunciation/ˈpɹoʊˌtin/
2 syllables, PRO-tein · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say protein slowly and listen for each vowel sound: pro, tein. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in protein?
Protein has two syllables.
How do you divide protein into syllables?
Protein divides as pro-tein.
Which syllable is stressed in protein?
The first syllable (PRO-tein).

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