How many syllables in terrific?
Syllables in terrific
3
ter·rif·ic
Terrific has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say terrific
| Pronunciation | /tɚˈɪfɪk/ 3 syllables, ter-RIF-ic · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say terrific slowly and listen for each vowel sound: ter, rif, ic. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with terrific
- specific
- scientific
- pacific
- horrific
- prolific
- unscientific
- nonspecific
- honorific
- hieroglyphic
- transpacific
- pseudoscientific
Questions
- How many syllables are in terrific?
- Terrific has three syllables.
- How do you divide terrific into syllables?
- Terrific divides as ter-rif-ic.
- Which syllable is stressed in terrific?
- The second syllable (ter-RIF-ic).