How to pronounce ternes
Say it like TURNZ. Ternes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TURNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ternes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of ternes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TURNZ.
What does ternes mean?
- plural of terne How to pronounce terne
Words that sound like ternes
Questions about saying ternes
How do you pronounce ternes?
Say TURNZ. The American pronunciation is /tɝnz/. In British English it is /tɜːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ternes?
Ternes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TURNZ.
Is ternes 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 /tɜːnz/ (TURNZ).
What words sound the same as ternes?
Ternes sounds the same as tern in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.