How to pronounce tiercel
Say it like TUR-sul. Tiercel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tiercel 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tiercel
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-sul.
What does tiercel mean?
- A male hawk or falcon.
Where does tiercel come from?
From Middle English tercel, from Old French terçuel, from Late Latin tertiolus, the diminutive of Latin tertius (“third”).
Words that rhyme with tiercel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tiercel.
Questions about saying tiercel
How do you pronounce tiercel?
Say TUR-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝsəl/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tiercel?
Tiercel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · sul.
Is tiercel 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 /ˈtɜːsəl/ (TUR-sul).