How many syllables in "terrorism"?

"terrorism" has 3 sílabas (ter - ror - ism).

How to divide "terrorism"?

"terrorism" divides into 3 parts: ter · ror · ism.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ter... ror... ism) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"terrorism": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:ter·ror·ism

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TER-ror-ism(ter · ror · ism)● ○ ○

Stress in "terrorism" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛrərɪzəm⁄

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IPAˈtɛrərɪzəm

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How many syllables in "terrorism"?: "terrorism" has 3 sílabas (ter - ror - ism).
How to divide "terrorism"?: "terrorism" divides into 3 parts: ter · ror · ism.
Where is the stress in "terrorism"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "terrorism"?: Say each syllable slowly (ter... ror... ism) and listen on SayItVid.