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