What are other 3-syllable words like Terrible?

Other 3-syllable words include: every, another, family, company, different and many more.

How Many Syllables in Terrible?

How many syllables in Terrible?

Terrible has 3 syllables: ter-ri-ble.

ter-ri-ble

Syllable breakdown:

ter ri ble

3 syllables • Primary stress on 1st syllable

Breaking Down Terrible into Syllables?

ter-ri-ble

The word Terrible has 3 syllables: ter-ri-ble.
Syllable division helps in understanding the word's structure, improving both pronunciation and spelling.
This technique is especially useful for students and language learners who are mastering English phonetics.

Definition of Terrible

causing great fear or alarm; very bad or unpleasant

Frequently Asked Questions about 'Terrible' Syllables

How many syllables are in 'Terrible'?

The word 'Terrible' contains 3 syllables. It is divided as ter-ri-ble.

How do you divide 'Terrible' into syllables?

The word 'Terrible' can be broken down into 3 syllables:ter, ri, ble. The division follows the natural sound breaks in the word.

What is the correct pronunciation of 'Terrible'?

'Terrible' is pronounced as ter-ri-ble, with primary stress on the 1st syllable.

Why is syllable division important for pronunciation?

Understanding syllables helps in breaking down words for better pronunciation and reading fluency. Dividing words into syllables makes it easier to pronounce them correctly and understand their structure.

How should Terrible divide into syllables

The word 'terrible' has 3 syllables. The vowels are 'e' and 'i' while the consonants are 't', 'r', 'b', 'l'.

Part of Speech - Terrible

Adjective

The thunderstorm was terrible and made me scared.

Sentences with Terrible

The movie was terrible, and I didn't like it at all.
The car accident was terrible, and many people got hurt.
The storm was terrible, and it caused a lot of damage to the houses.
The food at the restaurant was terrible, and I couldn't finish my meal.
I had a terrible headache, and I had to stay in bed all day.

Quotes with Terrible

The only thing terrible about terrorism is our own reaction to it.
I am a terrible actor and a terrible singer.
It's terrible to be a sex symbol at any age.
The world is a terrible place not to have a best friend.
It's a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you're ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything.

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