How to pronounce tierce
Say it like TIH-ers. Tierce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIH).
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US American/ˈtɪɚs/TIH-ers
UK British/tɪəs/TEERS
- TIH
- ers
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tierce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ersKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of tierce
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TEERS.
What does tierce mean?
noun
- Synonym of terce: the third canonical hour or its service.
- The third tone of the scale. See mediant.
- A sequence of three playing cards of the same suit. Tierce of ace, king and queen is called tierce-major.
Where does tierce come from?
From Old French tierce, from Latin tertia.
Questions about saying tierce
How do you pronounce tierce?
Say TIH-ers. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪɚs/. In British English it is /tɪəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tierce?
Tierce has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIH). Broken into parts: TIH · ers.
Is tierce pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /tɪəs/ (TEERS).