How Many Syllables In Protein?
2syllables
Protein has 2 syllables, pro-tein. It is a disyllabic word.
protein
/ˈprəʊ.tiːn/ UK /ˈproʊ.t̬iːn/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pro.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prəʊ.tiːn/
Division By Letters
pro-tein
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Protein
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | pr | əʊ | – | CCV | open |
| 2 | t | iː | n | CVC | closed |
Why Protein Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in protein?
Protein has 2 syllables, pro-tein. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprəʊ.tiːn/.
Which syllable is stressed in protein?
The first syllable, pro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of protein?
Protein has the structure CCV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide protein into syllables?
By sound, prəʊ.tiːn. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-tein.