How to pronounce terai
Say it like tuh-RY. Terai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- tuh
- RY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terai pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of terai
American and British speakers say terai in essentially the same way: /təˈraɪ/ in the US and /təˈraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: tuh-RY.
What does terai mean?
- A belt of marshy land, which lies between the foothills of the Himalayas and the plains.
- A terai hat.
Words that rhyme with terai
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terai.
Questions about saying terai
How do you pronounce terai?
Say tuh-RY. The American pronunciation is /təˈraɪ/. In British English it is /təˈraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terai?
Terai has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: tuh · RY.
Do Americans and Brits say terai the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /təˈraɪ/ and the British form is /təˈraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.