Syllables World: Mastering Syllable Identification - How many syllables in Ulterior?

How many syllables in Ulterior?

ulterior has 4 syllables

ul-te-ri-or

existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden

There are 4 syllables in the word ulterior. The vowels are 'u', 'i', and 'o'. The consonants are 'l', 't', 'r', and 'r'.

Adjective

She had an ulterior motive for helping him with his homework.

John had an ulterior motive for inviting Jane to the party.
The politician's ulterior motives were finally exposed.
She suspected that her friend had ulterior motives for offering to help her.
The company's ulterior goal was to increase profits at any cost.
The teacher suspected that the student had an ulterior reason for asking so many questions.