How to pronounce tersely
Say it like TUR-slee. Tersely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tersely 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.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tersely
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-slee.
What does tersely mean?
- In a brief, concise, or to the point manner.
Where does tersely come from?
From terse + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with tersely
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Questions about saying tersely
How do you pronounce tersely?
Say TUR-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝsli/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tersely?
Tersely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · slee.
Is tersely 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 /ˈtɜːsli/ (TUR-slee).