How to Pronounce Ternary

To pronounce "ternary", say TERN-ary — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

TERN-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “ternary”

"ternary" has 2 syllables: tern-ary.

What does ternary mean?

noun

  1. A group of three things; a trio, threesome or tierce.
  2. The Holy Trinity.

adjective

  1. Made up of three things; treble, triadic, triple, triplex.
  2. Arranged in groups of three.

Synonyms

terntrinarytrine

Related words

terniontriplethreetrinitytriotriadtrinethreesome

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ternary"?▾

"Ternary" has 2 syllables: tern · ary.

What does "ternary" mean?▾

Ternary: A group of three things; a trio, threesome or tierce.

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