How to pronounce tierceron
Say it like TEER-suh-ron. Tierceron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce tierceron. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TEER
- suh
- ron
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tierceron pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ronKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of tierceron
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TEER-suh-ron.
What does tierceron mean?
- A type of rib in Gothic vaulting, springing from the intersection of two other ribs.
Where does tierceron come from?
From French tierceron, from tierce (“third”) + -eron.
Questions about saying tierceron
How do you pronounce tierceron?
Say TEER-suh-ron. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪrsərɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtɪəsərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tierceron?
Tierceron has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEER). Broken into parts: TEER · suh · ron.
Is tierceron 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 /ˈtɪəsərɒn/ (TEER-suh-ron).