How many syllables in "terrorists"?

"terrorists" has 3 lettergrepen (ter - ror - ists).

How to divide "terrorists"?

"terrorists" divides into 3 parts: ter · ror · ists.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ter... ror... ists) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"terrorists": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ter·ror·ists

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TER-ror-ists(ter · ror · ists)● ○ ○

Stress in "terrorists" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈtɛrərɪsts⁄

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