How to pronounce terce
Say it like TURS. Terce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TURS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of terce
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURS.
What does terce mean?
- The service appointed for this hour.
- A widow's right, where she has no conventional provision, to a liferent of a third of the husband's heritable property.
Where does terce come from?
Late Middle English, from Old French terce, from Latin tertia (“third; the third hour”).
Words that rhyme with terce
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of terce.
Words that sound like terce
Questions about saying terce
How do you pronounce terce?
Say TURS. The American pronunciation is /tɝs/. In British English it is /tɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terce?
Terce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TURS.
Is terce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /tɜːs/ (TURS).
What words sound the same as terce?
Terce sounds the same as terse in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.