To pronounce "tertius", say TERT-ius — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tertius
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TERT-ius
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"tertius" has 2 syllables: tert-ius. It rhymes with courteous, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Tertius" has 2 syllables: tert · ius.
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