How to pronounce tertial
Say it like TUR-shul. Tertial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tertial 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.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tertial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-shul.
What does tertial mean?
- Any flight feather attached to the humerus (upper arm) of a bird.
Where does tertial come from?
From Latin tertius (“third”); the tertial feathers are the third row of feathers.
Words that rhyme with tertial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tertial.
Questions about saying tertial
How do you pronounce tertial?
Say TUR-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tertial?
Tertial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · shul.
Is tertial 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 /ˈtɜːʃəl/ (TUR-shul).