How many syllables in "ternate"?

"ternate" has 2 lettergrepen (ter - nate).

How to divide "ternate"?

"ternate" divides into 2 parts: ter · nate.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"ternate": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ter·nate

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TER-nate(ter · nate)● ○

Stress in "ternate" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɜːnət⁄

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IPAˈtɜːnət

Lettergrepenter·nate

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How many syllables in "ternate"?: "ternate" has 2 lettergrepen (ter - nate).
How to divide "ternate"?: "ternate" divides into 2 parts: ter · nate.
Where is the stress in "ternate"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "ternate"?: Say each syllable slowly (ter... nate) and listen on SayItVid.