How many syllables in "ternary"?

"ternary" has 3 lettergrepen (ter - na - ry).

How to divide "ternary"?

"ternary" divides into 3 parts: ter · na · ry.

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

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Lettergrepids

3 Lettergrepen

"ternary": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ter·na·ry

Hoofdklemtoon

TER-na-ry(ter · na · ry)● ○ ○

Stress in "ternary" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɝ.nə.ɹi⁄

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