How to pronounce ternery
Say it like TUR-nuh-ree. Ternery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ternery 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ternery
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-nuh-ree.
What does ternery mean?
- A colony of terns.
Where does ternery come from?
From tern + -ery.
Words that rhyme with ternery
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ternery.
Words that sound like ternery
Questions about saying ternery
How do you pronounce ternery?
Say TUR-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝnəri/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ternery?
Ternery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · nuh · ree.
Is ternery 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 /ˈtɜːnəri/ (TUR-nuh-ree).
What words sound the same as ternery?
Ternery sounds the same as ternary in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.