How to Pronounce Terne

To pronounce "terne", say TERN-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/

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💡 Tip for remembering “terne”

"terne" has 2 syllables: tern-e. It rhymes with kerne and quern, if that helps it stick.

What does terne mean?

noun

  1. An alloy coating made of lead and tin (or, more recently, zinc and tin) and used to cover steel.

Words that rhyme with terne

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

kernequernshernscernfernequorn

Related words

colourlessmonochromaticflatbleakvapidtintlessblandbarren

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "terne"?▾

"Terne" has 2 syllables: tern · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "terne"?▾

The IPA transcription of "terne" is /ˈtɜː(ɹ)n/.

What does "terne" mean?▾

Terne: An alloy coating made of lead and tin (or, more recently, zinc and tin) and used to cover steel.

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