How many syllables in terrible?

Syllables in terrible

3

ter·ri·ble

Terrible has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say terrible

Pronunciation/ˈtɛɹəbəl/
3 syllables, TER-ri-ble · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say terrible slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ter, ri, ble. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in terrible?
Terrible has three syllables.
How do you divide terrible into syllables?
Terrible divides as ter-ri-ble.
Which syllable is stressed in terrible?
The first syllable (TER-ri-ble).

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