How to pronounce terret
Say it like TER-it. Terret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER).
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US American/ˈtɛrɪt/TER-it
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- TER
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does terret mean?
noun
- One of the rings on the top of the harness saddle, through which the reins pass.
Where does terret come from?
Alteration of Middle English toret, turret (“half-ring, eyelet”), from Anglo-Norman turette, diminutive of Old French tur (“circuit, ring”).
Questions about saying terret
How do you pronounce terret?
Say TER-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛrɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terret?
Terret has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TER). Broken into parts: TER · it.