How many syllables in "terrified"?

"terrified" has 3 lettergrepen (ter - ri - fied).

How to divide "terrified"?

"terrified" divides into 3 parts: ter · ri · fied.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"terrified": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ter·ri·fied

Hoofdklemtoon

TER-ri-fied(ter · ri · fied)● ○ ○

Stress in "terrified" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪd⁄

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IPAˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪd

Lettergrepenter·ri·fied

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