How to pronounce tercet
Say it like TUR-sit. Tercet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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US American/ˈtɝsɪt/TUR-sit
UK British/ˈtɜːsɪt/TUR-sit
- TUR
- sit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tercet 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.
- sitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tercet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-sit.
What does tercet mean?
noun
- a three-line stanza in a poem
Questions about saying tercet
How do you pronounce tercet?
Say TUR-sit. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝsɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːsɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tercet?
Tercet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · sit.
Is tercet 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 /ˈtɜːsɪt/ (TUR-sit).