To pronounce "tersely", say TERS-ely — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tersely
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TERS-ely
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"tersely" has 2 syllables: ters-ely. It rhymes with adversely and inversely, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tersely" has 2 syllables: ters · ely.
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