To pronounce "ternately", say TERN-at-ely — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ternately
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TERN-at-ely
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"ternately" has 3 syllables: tern-at-ely.
"Ternately" has 3 syllables: tern · at · ely.
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