How to pronounce tercel
Say it like TUR-sul. Tercel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tercel pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tercel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-sul.
What does tercel mean?
- Alternative form of tiercel.
Words that rhyme with tercel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tercel.
Questions about saying tercel
How do you pronounce tercel?
Say TUR-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝsəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tercel?
Tercel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · sul.
Is tercel 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 /ˈtɜːsəl/ (TUR-sul).