How Many Syllables In Protocol?
3syllables
Protocol has 3 syllables, pro-to-col. It is a trisyllabic word.
protocol
/ˈprəʊ.tə.kɒl/ UK /ˈproʊ.t̬ə.kɔːl/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, pro.
Syllable Structure
CCV/CV/CVC
Division By Sound
/prəʊ.tə.kɒl/
Division By Letters
pro-to-col
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Protocol
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 | ə | – | CV | open |
| 3 | k | ɒ | l | CVC | closed |
Why Protocol Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /k/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in protocol?
Protocol has 3 syllables, pro-to-col. In British English it is transcribed /ˈprəʊ.tə.kɒl/.
Which syllable is stressed in protocol?
The first syllable, pro, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of protocol?
Protocol has the structure CCV/CV/CVC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide protocol into syllables?
By sound, prəʊ.tə.kɒl. By letters, as a spelling guide, pro-to-col.