How many syllables in "terrifies"?

"terrifies" has 3 音節 (ter - ri - fies).

How to divide "terrifies"?

"terrifies" divides into 3 parts: ter · ri · fies.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ter... ri... fies) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 音節

"terrifies": 3 音節.

音節:ter·ri·fies

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TER-ri-fies(ter · ri · fies)● ○ ○

Stress in "terrifies" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪz⁄

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IPAˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪz

音節ter·ri·fies

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