How many syllables in "terrify"?

"terrify" has 3 lettergrepen (ter - ri - fy).

How to divide "terrify"?

"terrify" divides into 3 parts: ter · ri · fy.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"terrify": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ter·ri·fy

Hoofdklemtoon

TER-ri-fy(ter · ri · fy)● ○ ○

Stress in "terrify" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪ⁄

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IPAˈtɛr.ɪ.faɪ

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